UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition   Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre | www.aeedc.com
 
 
 
 
Dubai Health Authority
CDE/PD Accredited Hours:
20 Credit Hours
Accreditation Number: 0034/11
 

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

AEEDC conference :
21 Credit Hours
Accreditation Number:16040/2011
 
Arab Academy for Continuing
Dental Education (ARACDE)
AEEDC Conference
CDE/PD Accredited Hours:
22 Credit Hours
Accreditation Number: 0008/2010
 

For cross recognition
please refer to the following:
UAE Ministry of Health
Abu Dhabi Health Authority-HAAD

 
 
Pre-Conference Courses

infection prevention and control (Date: 31 Jan 2011 )

Infection Prevention and Control in Oral Healthcare Settings -
A Best Practices Approach

Dubai Health Authority
CDE/PD Accredited Hours:
6 Credit Hours
Accreditation Number: 0132/11

Kathy Eklund
RDH MHP

introduction

The goal of infection prevention and control is to prevent health-care associated infections in patients, and injuries and illnesses in health-care personnel. This course will review the key elements of an effective infection control program and how to develop evidence-based best practices. Current science, guidelines and recommendations for infection control in oral healthcare settings will be reviewed including, guidance from WHO, CDC, OSAP and other internationally recognized organizations. Course participants will receive extensive resources and tools for developing site-specific infection control programs.

 
Biography

Kathy Eklund is the Director of Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety, at The Forsyth Institute in Cambridge Massachusetts, USA. Ms. Eklund also serves as the Patient Safety Advocate for the Forsyth Clinical Research and Service Programs. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene and is a past Chair of the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP). Ms. Eklund is an author of the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings- 2003.

 
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