Challenge of Waterborne Infections in Healthcare Facilities
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Infections caused by waterborne microorganisms are among the most harmful to global health. These include diseases caused by a variety of bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other parasites. They can proliferate in many natural water sources, as well as man-made systems designed to provide potable water for public and healthcare use. An initial overview of the principles and epidemiology associated with waterborne infections will be presented, followed by discussion of representative, clinically important pathogens, and the challenges they present to medical and dental facilities. Emphasis will focus on microbial challenges presented by bacteria found in dental water sources which have been documented as causes of infections in dental patients, including Pseudomonas, Legionella, and nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) species. Comprehensive infection prevention recommendations also will be included as preventive procedures and protocols for controlling colonization of dental treatment water. Overall, this seminar is aimed at providing clinical microbiology concepts and relevant information needed to protect patients and personnel against waterborne infection in clinical settings.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Special Teaching Permit
Teaching Permit
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Temporary Certificate
Dentist
Health Access Dentist
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Dentist
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Full Faculty Dentist
Specialty Dentist
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental - General
Dental - Specialty
Dental Hygienist
Dentist - Provisional
Hygienist - Provisional
Missouri Dental Board
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Specialist
Dentist
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Dentist
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Certificate
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Instructor
Dental Technician
General Dentist
Hygienist Instructor
Orthodontic Technician
Volunteer Dentists
Volunteer Hygienists
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
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Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Understand the unique colonization and pathogenic properties of waterborne microorganisms that promote cross-contamination and infection in susceptible hosts.
- Comprehend the historical and current challenges waterborne infections present to the population and healthcare facilities.
- Describe infectious disease characteristics and outbreaks of specific waterborne pathogens that challenge our health care infection control procedures.
- Describe how biofilms form in medical and dental water sources.
- Discuss available approaches to control microbial colonization of waterlines in dental and medical settings.
The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a lecture presented via live webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the live lecture and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts. In addition, audience participation will be encouraged and facilitated by group discussions as well as question and answer periods provided for at the conclusion of each section of the live webinar.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- This webinar will be hosted on Zoom.
- After registering with Concord Seminars, you will receive an email to register on Zoom. Please click that link and register with Zoom ahead of time.
- After registering with Zoom, you will receive an email with instruction on how to access your webinar on the day of.
- If you've registered for multiple webinars, please note, you will have to register with Zoom by clicking the emailed link for EACH webinar
- Please Note - If you receive a welcome email directly from zoom, that email could mention time limits. Time limits apply if you are hosting your own meeting. You are participating in our live webinar so are not subject to that limit nor will you have to pay Zoom for more time.
- A link to your credit verification form will be available on your Account page, under the 'Previously Attended Seminars/Webinars' tab, within 5 business days.