Northwest Fire District
Location: Marana, AZ
Description Northwest Fire District will be hosting a Basic Infection Control Class July 11th and 12th in Tucson Az. Katherine West and James Cross From Infection Control-Emerging Concepts will be instructing an in-person class that will help a new Designated Infection Control Officer understand their new role and help clarify the various laws and regulations that are required of program.
The Ryan White Law states that each fire, EMS and law enforcement agency must have a designated officer to manage exposure issues for the department. This 2-day course is designed to prepare the Infection Control Officer to fully meet the requirements for this position established under NFPA 1581, OSHA, and the Ryan White Law. Understanding this role and the many aspects of this job is important to assist with department risk management and department member advocacy. The 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 regulations that must be taken into account to establish a comprehensive program, and participants will learn the core components of an effective post-exposure management program. The roles and responsibilities along with a job description are presented. Step-by-step program formulation is presented 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 members of the departments as well as the administration.
Cost 455.00. Please register at WWW.ic-ec.com