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AUDIOCONFERENCE ON TAPE OR CD

Sponsored by Briefings on Infection Control

presented on September 27, 2006

Is your respiratory protection program prepared?

Respiratory protection for healthcare workers is an essential component of OSHA standards and CDC guidelines, and is also a vital concern in all the flu pandemic preparedness programs issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. With the 2006-07 flu season just around the corner, new OSHA avian flu recommendations anticipated, and the concern about the selection and availability of disposable respirators, it begs the question—is your healthcare facility prepared to protect your employees?

Don’t put your facility at risk.

Endeavor toward respiratory standard compliance while saving your facility considerable time and resources. Listen to Comply with CDC and OSHA Respiratory Standards: Strategies for Infectious and Chemical Agents.  During this 90-minute audioconference, our expert speakers discuss

• Respiratory protection and the new CDC guidelines on preventing TB infection in a healthcare setting
• Respiratory protection and the proposed CDC guidelines on isolation precautions
• TB and other hazards, and OSHA's respiratory protection standard
• Respiratory protection as a key element of HHS pandemic plans for hospitals, ambulatory, and home health services
• Controversies: CDC vs. OSHA on TB respirator annual fit-testing; surgical mask vs. N95 respirator for avian flu protection

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this audioconference, listeners will be able to:

1. Determine if healthcare worker respiratory protection programs are in compliance with government regulatory agencies and accreditation organizations.
2. Identify solutions to regulatory gaps.
3. Modify existing programs for better allocation of resources and training efficiency.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR AGENDA

1. Scope of respiratory protection
1. The need for respiratory protection
2. The respiratory protection program
3. Infectious and chemical agents
   • CDC
   • OSHA
2. Types of respiratory protection
1. Atmosphere supplying and air purifying
2. Case study: How to determine which respirator is needed in healthcare
3. N95 vs. Surgical masks
   • Exposure reduction
   • FDA vs. CDC
4. PAPRs
3. Risk assessment
1. Chemical agents
2. Infectious agents
3. Respiratory vs. TB protection
4. Isolation precautions
1. Airborne and Droplet isolation
• Protocol for respiratory protection
2. Isolation guidelines
• Education and staff training
  • Lessons learned from SARS
  • Respiratory Hygiene
  • Non-acute care settings
5. Pandemic Planning
1. Routine vs Disaster
2. Supply availability
3. General planning guidelines

A question and answer session follows the presentation.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Terri Rebmann, PhD, RN, CIC, Associate Director for Curricular Affairs at the Institute for Biosecurity in the Saint Louis University School of Public Health. Ms. Rebmann has been with the Institute since its inception in July, 2000.  She is a PhD nurse researcher with an emphasis in infectious disease emergency preparedness.

John A. Schaefer MFS, CIH, HEM CPEA, Associate Director of Health Safety and Environment, Johns Hopkins University, Hospital and Health System. Mr. Schaefer has 35 years experience in research, analytical laboratories, and industrial hygiene. He is a certified Industrial Hygienist, Healthcare Environmental Manager, and Professional Environmental Auditor in health and safety.

BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIALS PACKET

In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audioconference, you'll also receive valuable "take-aways" within your materials packet. These materials are provided prior with PDF links.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN?

Facility directors, safety directors, infection control professionals, practice managers, readers of Respiratory Care Manager, disaster and emergency planners, pandemic planners, and public health professionals.

Purchase a tape or CD of the program and listen when you can. It's a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.

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