Infection Control Update September 2023

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Infection control Infection prevention Standard infection control precautions Infection control guidance Transmission based precautions Staff safety Patient safety Infection prevention control guidance

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Aims and Learning Outcomes

Aims

This webinar aims to update and support dental teams in ensuring patient and staff safety through the application of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures as set out in national guidance.  

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain why infection prevention and control is important in dental practice.
  • Discuss effective implementation of standard infection control precautions (SICPs) and transmission based precautions (TBPs) in a dental setting.
  • Consider areas of dental practice where change/improvement(s) may be required.
  • Source the latest IPC guidance and resource available.

GDC Development Outcomes:

  1. (A) Effective Communication  
  2. (C) Knowledge & Skills Development  
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Review
  • Published 09/10/2023
  • Due for Review 09/10/2024