Recent Developments in Infection Control

Course Information

This course will discuss recent developments in infection control and their practical implementation in the dental practice. ADAQ recommends Members regularly attend CPD sessions for infection control to ensure they remain up-to-date and compliant with new guidelines. The lecture-based component of this course will be followed by a one-hour practical demonstration with the ADAQ Education & Practice Advisory Services team. The course will cover: Latest on developments in key national documents including the Australian Standards, NHMRC guidelines, CDNA guidelines, Immunize Australia guidelines, and the ACSQHC National Health Safety Standards Chain of infection and the risk of transmission How to best use the August 2021 ADA Guidelines and associated resources (the Self-Assessment Tool and the Infection Control Practical Guide) Infection Control Management Plan: Queensland requirements Hand hygiene: for the greatest effectiveness and efficiency Transmission-based precautions: the when and how Water quality for dental practice: what is needed where.