Infectious Disease 101a - Safety through Decontamination

Course overview

Understand the terminology of decontamination, disinfection and sterilization in a clinical setting. Explain the basis of universal precautions and its implementation Discuss the latest research and evidence for risk of treatment table contamination in chiropractic and manual therapy offices. Learn the recommended evidence-based disinfection methods of clinician hands, tables and equipment for manual providers. Identify the Spaulding Classification System for disinfection and sterilization of patient care items and equipment.