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OSHA requires that all healthcare employers maintain a written Exposure Control Plan.  The plan must include a risk analysis, Hepatitis B vaccinations, follow-up procedures, an evaluation of safer sharps and training.  The 2-hour update includes the following topics: Health Care Worker Safety and Health, Common Hazards from Bloodborne Pathogens Associated with Medical & Dental Offices, Compliance with OSHA Regulations, Emerging Infectious Diseases and Q & A.  OSHA requires that your plan be reviewed; that the newest technology be reviewed, and that training is repeated on an annual basis.

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LIST OF DATES AND LINKS TO REGISTER ONLINE

• Wednesday, May 19: Embassy Suites Chicago (Downtown) at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, June 11: St. Francis Hospital (Evanston) at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 11: Oak Lawn Hilton at 10 a.m. to 12N
• Monday, August 23: Embassy Suites Chicago (Downtown) at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 am
• Tuesday, September 14: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, October 1: St. Francis Hospital (Evanston) at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 20: Oak Lawn Hilton at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Friday, October 22: (*newly added date!) Doubletree Hotel-Oak Brook at 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Friday, November 5: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 am
• Monday, November 15: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, December 10: Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

OSHA requires annual training for all health care workers with potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The following groups, with both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, would benefit if their scope of professional practice involves managing a healthcare office, addressing HR issues, providing staff training, and performing administrative duties: Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Dental Hygienists, and Physician/Dental Assistants.
 
Healthcare office managers with non-clinical responsibilities that are in charge of staff training and designated as the primary contacts for any in-house exposure incidents would also benefit from this training.  Attend the 2-hour training course, update your exposure control plan, and satisfy most of your annual OSHA regulations today!

LEARNING STRATEGIES:

All workshops are taught by specialists in exposure control.  The course is designed for clinicians and their staff.  At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Implement a training program for healthcare   employees that may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
• Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Develop an emergency response plan.
• Create a written exposure control plan for healthcare workers assigned as first-aid providers.
• Develop a strategy to prevent the spread of pandemic flu within their practice.

Speaker: Sheila Hall, CIH, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA-Chicago North Office. Ms. Hall has no significant financial relationships to disclose.

CME Disclosures, Accreditation & Designation:

The planning members of the Chicago Medical Society’s CME Subcommittee on Joint Sponsorship disclosed the following: Roger L. Rodrigues, MD, Chairman, Bapu P. Arekapudi, MD, Marella L. Hanumadass, MD, Hugo A. Alvarez, MD, Vijay V. Yeldandi, MD, Course Director & Cecilia Merino, Director of Education, have no significant financial relationships to disclose. M. Anita Johnson, MD, owns shares with: Pfizer, Merck, Abbott Laboratories, Bristol Meyers Squibb, and Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).  The Chicago Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chicago Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has no commercial support.

*Dental Professionals: Earn 2.0 CEU’s

SEND PAYMENTS TO:

*Student materials & an exposure control plan are included with the registration fee.
 
Chicago Medical Society (OSHA)
515 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654
 FAX credit card Payments to: 312-670-3646

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations must be received in the CMS office no later than 48 hours prior to the program.  Refunds will not be issued after 48 hours or for “no-shows.”

Registration Questions? Call: 312-670-2550 x338