[ES-Fire-EMS] FW: [Temslist] Designated Infection Control Officer Training Courses

[Hollye Carpenter]

From: temslist-bounces at vaems.org [mailto:temslist-bounces at vaems.org] On
Behalf Of Tidewater EMS Council Listserv
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 4:09 PM
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Subject: [Temslist] Designated Infection Control Officer Training Courses

 

 <http://www.ic-ec.com/index.html>  <http://www.ic-ec.com>
<http://www.ic-ec.com/> EC-IC Logo <http://www.ic-ec.com> Designated
Infection Control Officer
Training Courses 

 

February 26, 27, & 28, 2010  

Hampton
<http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=ORFGLHX&WT.sr
ch=1>  Inn (Gloucester)
638 Forest Hill Avenue, Gloucester, Virginia, 23061 


 Instructor:  Katherine West, BSN, MSEd, CIC

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Designated/Infection Control Officer (Basic) - $100
February 27 & 28, 2010, 8:30AM - 5:00PM 

This two-day course is designed to prepare the infection control officer to
meet the requirements of the position under NFPA 1581, OSHA, and the Ryan
White Law. The Ryan White Law states each fire, EMS, or law enforcement
agency must have a designated officer to manage exposure issues for the
department. Understanding this role, as well as the varied aspects of this
job, is important to assist with department risk management and department
member advocacy. This training program will lay out the various laws and
regulations that must be taken into account to establish a comprehensive
program. In addition, participants will learn the core components of an
effective post-exposure management program. The roles and responsibilities
of a designated officer and a job description are presented. Systematical
program formulation is presented to enable the course participant to return
to the workplace, set up and manage a fully functioning infection control
program. The well-trained designated officer will be an effective advocate
for members of the organization, as well as agency administration. 

 

 

Designated/Infection Control Officer (Advanced) - $80
February 26, 2010, 8:30AM - 5:00PM 

After a designated officer has been active the Infection Control position
for a minimum of six (6) months, this course will build on the basic
program. This program updates disease information, statute, rules and
policies; statistical data collection, analysis and reporting; product
evaluation; conducting cost/benefit analysis; and program evaluation to
continue workforce protection and risk abatement. 

 

 

Infection Control Officer Update - $20
February 26, 2010, 7:00PM - 9:00PM 

This two-hour class will provide the designated officer with an overview of
the newest information related to real world application of infection
control. What's new in the world of communicable disease and steps minimize
exposure; it's not just HIV. 

 

Click Here
<http://icm.vaems.org/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp?eventcode=JWB>
for Online Registration 

or use this address:
http://icm.vaems.org/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp?eventcode=JWB

Or 

Call the Peninsulas EMS Council Office at (804) 693-6234 

 

Limited Seats Available - Register Early! 

 

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