P707 Legionella Awareness

About This Course

The risk from poorly maintained waterlines can affect patients and the dental team as a whole. Vulnerable patients such as those suffering from chronic respiratory diseases, alcoholics, diabetics and immuno-compromised patients may potentially be at increased risk of respiratory infection or colonisation from inhaling contaminated aerosols during dental treatment.

This course provides an excellent review of issues associated with Legionnaires' disease, the control of Legionella related risks and current legislative compliance. The course deals with current legislation and guidance published by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), Department of Health (DoH) and Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Learning Outcomes

Aims

• To review the background of Legionnaires Disease and identify the susceptible population
• To identify the signs, symptoms and treatment of Legionnaires Disease
• To understand what systems are most at risk and identify the hazards
• To implement the required control measures and checks for monitoring and documenting compliance

Objectives

On completion of the course you will have an understanding of the signs and symptoms of Legionella infection and how it is transferred. You will be able to identify potential hazards and implement control regimes, monitoring programmes and recording requirements to reduce the risk of Legionella spread.