2 Credit Hours

Can you use a little refresher on compliance in the dental office? This course provides an overview of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and infection control in the dental office, focusing on compliance with OSHA standards and CDC guidelines. Participants will gain an understanding of the risks associated with bloodborne diseases, modes of transmission, preventive measures, and response protocols in case of exposure incidents. The course covers hazard communication requirements, including the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) to ensure safety in handling chemicals in the workplace. Finally, along with these OSHA related topics, this course also covers the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the
requirements that dental offices have under that Act.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize tasks and activities that may involve exposure to blood and OPIMs
• Explain the OSHA General Duty Clause and its implications for workplace safety
• Detail methods to prevent or reduce exposure, including engineering controls,
  work practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Describe requirements for decontamination, sterilization, and spore testing
• Identify GHS pictograms and meanings along with GHS labeling requirements
• Explain the responsibilities of Covered Entities under HIPAA including the Privacy
  Rule and the Security Rule

Autumn Bupp joined Clym Environmental Services in 2020 as the Compliance Program Manager. Utilizing in-person trainings, “Mock OSHA Audits”, and written safety plans, she helps to relieve the burden of compliance for dentists. As the former Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Pittsburgh, Autumn worked to increase public awareness of the types of diseases classified as MD, while also partnering with local researchers and clinical directors to improve the lives of those affected by MD. Autumn also worked with the Beaver County Rehabilitation Center to prepare curriculum for and implement the P.E.T.S. (Pre-Employment Transition Services) program to high school students with special needs. She is a graduate of Grove City College, and her hobbies include cake decorating and reading. She and her husband, David, have four children and reside in Harmony, PA.

Ms. Bupp has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.

Dental Society of Western PA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider Approved by Pennsylvania Dental Association.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Dental Society of Western PA designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.