A recording of this program is available at https://www.neaetc.org/events/browse/archive.

Infection Prevention & Control in Dentistry – Instrument Processing and Sterility Assurance

 Many aspects of infection prevention & control have been modified during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is currently no specific COVID-19 interim guidance for instrument processing and sterility assurance.  However, there are considerations for the management of central sterilization and personnel working in the area.

This course will review the basics of sterility assurance for safe care and personnel management considerations to ensure social distancing, recommended PPE, and safe work practices.

Kathy Eklund, RDH MHP
Director of Occupational Health and Safety
The Forsyth Institute

Continuing Education Information: 

Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education and New England AIDS Education and Training Center. The UMMS-OCME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: The University of Massachusetts Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: Under the auspices of the New England AIDS Education & Training Center, this offering meets the requirements for a maximum of 1.2 contact hours, as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244-CMR 5.04). Each nurse should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Policy on Faculty and Provider Disclosure: It is the policy of the University of Massachusetts Medical School to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all activities. All faculty participating in CME activities sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School are required to present evidence-based data, identify and reference off-label product use and disclose all relevant financial relationships with those supporting the activity or others whose products or services are discussed. Faculty disclosure will be provided in the activity materials.