Package Description

Achieving accreditation from a nationally recognized certifying body is indication that an organization is committed to providing high-quality care and continuously improving safety processes for workers and patients. However, while the benefits are many, the process may at times, be stressful. Instrument reprocessing follows logical steps to ensure instruments are safe for reuse. However, behind those logical steps, there are a multitude of critical processes that must be followed, which can at times create stressful situations. What if the process can be successful without driving high levels of stress? Re-live a recent accreditation survey through an interview with the Director of Dental Administration from a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center. This story is compelling! You will hear how this team moved from feeling overwhelmed to understanding and implementing the processes necessary to meet accreditation standards. Even if you aren't going through an accreditation process, this session will provide great insight on instrument reprocessing.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key measures included in an accreditation survey related to instrument reprocessing.
2. Discuss critical steps which must be completed for effective instrument reprocessing.
3. Review tools to document sterilization process.

Price:

• Members & Non-Members: Free

Continuing Education

ADS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Please email the ADS office at [email protected] or call +1 (410) 571-0003 if you wish to be in contact with the course author/creator(s) with any questions or for clarification of course concepts or for technical assistance in completing the online test.

All participants assume individual responsibility for providing evidence of contact hours of continuing education to the appropriate authorities and for the maintenance of their individual records.

Learn more about our CE Program & Provider Recognition.

CE Credits: 1.0
Educational Method: Self-instructional (self-study)
Location: Online
Publication Date: December 2025 
Expiration Date: December 31, 2028

Speakers:

Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC

Ms. Gregory is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer skilled in translating regulatory and compliance information into captivating educational programming for healthcare workers. She is Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control® (CDIPC®), serves as a subject matter expert in dental infection prevention and control, and specializes in packaging process and policy content for successful integration into practice. In fact, she was involved in the update of the unforgettable teaching tool, “If Saliva Were Red” and was Editor-in-Chief of the online tool, “Best Practices for Infection Control in Dental Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic”. She is currently on the Editorial Review Board of the popular newsletter, Infection Control in Practice.

Ms. Gregory served on the Board of Directors of Association for Dental Safety (formerly known as OSAP). She has been awarded all three of the organization’s top leadership awards, including the Dr. James Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award. Karen volunteers for North Carolina Missions of Mercy in an effort to help those in need. Early in 2023, she launched her own consulting firm to “inspire frontline healthcare workers to include safety in every process”.

Disclosures: Consultant and Honorarium - Corporate and Non-Profit entities - W&H

Lisa Puisello, DISIPC

Lisa has over 40 years’ experience working in dental practices. Since 2011 she has worked in a Federally Qualified Health Center holding various roles, including Director of Dental Administration. In this role she has oversight of several office and school based dental clinics. Lisa is involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of safety processes impacting workers and patients. In recent months Lisa has obtained her DISPIC certification and is a now a member of the OSAP New Members Committee.

Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships to disclose

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