• explanation of applicable state laws
• explanation of the epidemiology, symptoms, modes of spread and prevention of HIV/AIDS disease, Hep A, Hep B, Hep C.
• tasks that may result in exposure to blood or saliva
• engineering controls
• work practices
• personal protective equipment (PPE)
• post exposure evaluation
• procedure and equipment for cleaning
• proper packing and sterilizing instruments
• spore testing and chemical monitoring of sterilizers
• cleaning, disinfecting or covering surfaces
• managing needle sticks/sharps
• managing regulated waste

29 CFR 1910.1200
The Hazard Communication Program is required by the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• written program
• introduction
• purpose
• training program
• list of chemicals
• proper labeling
• training records
• safety data sheets (SDS)
• new GHS guideline (United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals)

• definitions of hazmat employee
• general awareness/familiarization
• function specific training
• safety training

• scope and application
• evacuation for fire
• tornado
• earthquake
• bomb threat
• terrorist/bioterrorist
• violence in the workplace

OSHA ERGONOMIC STANDARD

• program to reduce work related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
• signs
• symptoms
• common MSDs
• exercises/equipment

continuing education credits for OSHA approved by the Indiana State Board of Dentistry (ISBD)/ Indiana Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)

• Record keeping
• Temporary employee information
• Employee training attendance/record
• Immunization consent/refusal
• Employee dress code & appearance
• Employee professional concerns
• Employee grievance

HIPAA FOR DENTISTRY

This one (1) hour presentation explains the HIPAA ruling regarding protected health information for dental patients. Includes health information privacy, policy and procedures; proper handling of paper/electronic charting and HIPAA forms that must be utilized in offices. A policy manual is provided along with examples of situations in dental offices.

ETHICS

This presentation will cover the ethics, professional responsibility, statutes governing dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants as well as licensing laws and administrative rules governing dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants.  The ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct and the ADHA Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists will also be discussed.  Questions and dilemmas related to ethics that have occurred and continue to occur in the profession will be discussed and will be coordinated with information specific to the state of Indiana.

• Better understanding of ethical standards
• Acknowledgement of what Professional Responsibilities are in dentistry
• To know more about Indiana Law for Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants

• course designed for Healthcare Provider
• basic life support (BLS)
• “in office” recertification
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• automated external defibrillator (AED) technique
  • continuing education credit approved by the Indiana State Board of Dentistry (ISBD)/ Indiana Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)

MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCIES IN THE DENTAL OFFICE

• To be able to recognize a medical/dental emergency
• To demonstrate skills used during a medical/dental emergency