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Hands Free – It’s the Law: Safe Instrument Processing

Presenter: Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT	Release Date: 10/2/14
Credits: 1 CEU	Reviewed: 2024 Expiration Date: 10/2/27
AGD Subject Code: 148
CE Supporter: Air Techniques

Non-scrub technique has long been held as the standard for safe instrument processing. Contaminated sharps represent a potential hazard to the healthcare provider as well as patients. This CE webinar will overview the mandates from OSHA and state regulations regarding instrument processing. In addition, the latest innovations in contaminated instrument management will be presented.

Upon completion of this CE webinar, the student will:
• Understand the OSHA and state mandates related to contaminated instrument management.
• Evaluate the latest innovations and best practices for instrument management.
• Adopt and implement required processes for instrument management into practice. ( disclaimer, bio and commercial disclosure )

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