Inspection, Regulations and Compliance
This course delves into critical regulations and standards governing dental equipment, including NFPA 99 for healthcare facilities, general electrical safety testing protocols, and guidelines pertinent to facility accreditation. Students will learn to interpret compliance requirements, conduct thorough equipment inspections, and prepare dental facilities for regulatory audits. Key topics include systematic maintenance record-keeping, understanding equipment recalls, and proper incident reporting procedures. Practical hands-on experience reinforces theoretical knowledge, preparing students to ensure operational safety and regulatory adherence in diverse dental settings. The curriculum emphasizes proactive compliance strategies and the role of the service technician in maintaining a high standard of patient and operator safety.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Healthcare Standards","Week 2: Lesson 2: Overview of NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code - General Principles","Week 3: Lesson 3: Specific NFPA 99 Requirements for Dental Gas Systems and Vacuum","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Electrical Safety Testing Fundamentals and Practical Application","Week 5: Lesson 5: Electrical Safety Testing Protocols for Dental Equipment","Week 6: Lesson 6: Joint Commission and CMS Inspection Readiness: General Requirements","Week 7: Lesson 7: Facility and Equipment Readiness for Accreditation Surveys","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Maintenance Record-Keeping Systems & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Developing and Implementing Preventative Maintenance Programs","Week 10: Lesson 10: Understanding Equipment Recalls, Safety Alerts, and Field Corrective Actions","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Incident Reporting Procedures and Root Cause Analysis","Week 12: Lesson 12: Documentation Best Practices for Compliance and Liability Mitigation","Week 13: Lesson 13: Continuous Quality Improvement and Regulatory Updates","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Compliance Audit and Remediation Plan"]