Exposure Risk Determination & Postexposure Management (On-Demand)

Occupational exposures can occur through needlesticks or cuts from other sharp instruments contaminated with an infected patient's blood (including blood-contaminated saliva) or through contact of the eye, nose, mouth, or skin with a patient's blood. Dental health care personnel are at risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include but are not limited to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This presentation will review the current recommendations and regulations regarding bloodborne exposure incident management, including exposure risk determination, post-exposure management, medical follow-up, and recordkeeping.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Explain the process of post-exposure management to reduce the risk of bloodborne disease transmission.
2. Identify the relevant OSHA regulations and CDC guidance documents to develop and implement a site-specific post-exposure management program.
3. Identify the key elements of exposure incident documentation and recordkeeping.

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES