About:
This 1.0 hour webinar is designed for healthcare professionals who may be at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The session will focus on HIV exposure in the healthcare setting, emphasizing the critical role of universal precautions, post-exposure protocols, and evidence-based prevention strategies. Participants will engage in an interactive case study discussion to apply key concepts and reinforce best practices for maintaining workplace safety.
Speaker:
Mohamed H. Yassin, MD, PhD, MBA
Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Public Health
Chair, Quality Committee UPMC Mercy
Chief, Infectious Diseases division UPMC Mercy
Medical Director and hospital Epidemiologist UPMC Mercy
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the key concepts of Universal Precautions.
- Discuss exposure procedures in health care settings.
- Identify engineering controls to reduce occupational exposure.
- Discuss proper use of personal protective equipment.
Accreditation:
- Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This event is eligible for 1.0 credit hour.
- Certificate of Attendance
In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education, all required evaluations must be completed in a timely manner.
Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s).
Acknowledgement:
This website is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
