Provide an update in infection control and prevention that relates to the practice environment, water supplies and waste management.

Topics covered include:

• Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice;
• HTM 01-05, HTM 07-01;
• Surgery layout;
• Cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of infection;
• Managing body fluid spills;
• Infections associated with dental unit waterlines;
• The relevance of legionella sp;
• Prevention of infections associated with dental unit waterlines;
• Safe handling and disposal of waste;
• Dental waste streams

On completion you will have have updated your knowledge regarding current regulations and guidance so that your practice can be compliant and meet Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards in infection control and decontamination.