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This 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.
Objectives
- 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.
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