B A S I C D E S I G N A T E D

I N F E C T I O N C O N T R O L

O F F I C E R To assist Fire/EMS and Law

Enforcement agencies in meeting their responsibilities for

infection control under OSHA, CDC Guidelines, NFPA 1581

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the Ryan White Law.

I N F E C T I O N C O N T R O L / E M E R G I N G C O N C E P T S 7715 Knightshayse Drive, Manassas, VA 20111-2996

ic-ec.com Purpose

Objectives

Following this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Develop an understanding of the principles and practices of infection control

2. Understand the disease process

3. Identify state, local, and federal laws that pertain to infection control and compliance

4. Assist in the development of a comprehensive infection control program

5. Identify proper post exposure medical management for each disease

Katherine West, BSN, MSEd,CIC

is a nationally recognized expert in the field of infection

control. She has been a consultant to the CDC, NIH, and NIOSH. She has written national training materials for

fire/rescue and law enforcement personnel, is widely published

in emergency response publications, and is author of

the Infectious Disease Handbook for Emergency Care

Personnel, 3rd Ed.

James R. Cross, JD is an attorney specializing in

employment law and medication. He taught EMS

and the Law for the EMS Degree Program at George

Washington University and has been published in numerous

publications.

Lake Zurich Police Department

8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m. 200 Mohawk Trail

Lake Zurich

March 21 & 22

I N F E C T I O N C O N T R O L / E M E R G I N G

C O N C E P T S

This two-day course is designed to prepare the infection control officer to fully meet the requirements of the position under NFPA 1581, OSHA 1919.1030, and the Ryan White Law. The Ryan White Law states that each fire, EMS, or law enforcement agency must have a designated officer to manage exposure issues for the department. Understanding this role and the many aspect of this job is important to assist with department risk management and department member advocacy.

The role and responsibilities along with a job description are presented along with step-by-step program formulation to enable the course participant to return to his/her workplace and set up a working program. A well-trained designated officer will be an effective advocate for both the member of the department as well as the administration.

Day 1 • Review the New Ryan White Law • Review Job Description • Review OSHA Bloodborne

Pathogens & TB regulations

• Review Record-keeping • Review Confidentiality &

Discrimination issues

Day 2 • Review Occupational Disease Risks

• Review Communicable Diseases • Review Post-Exposure Medical

Protocols • Day in the life of a Designated

Officer

Approved for CECBEMS credits for all classes

Designated/Infection Control Officer

(Basic)

Infection Control / Emerging Concepts Inc.

7715 Knightshayes Dr. Manassas, VA 20111

Phone: (703) 365-8388 Fax: (703) 365-8405

E-mail: info@ic-ec.com www.ic-ec.com

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A $75.00 fee will be applied for cancellations less than 3 days prior to class.

Registration Fee: $350.00

Includes: Course book, CD of

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