Prep, Protect, Prevent: Mastering Infection Control in 2027 (BODEX)
With the resurgence of mpox, measles, and other re-emerging pathogens, infection prevention has become a moving target. This course delivers a focused review of current CDC and OSHA standards -- including the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the CDC DentalCheck compliance program.
Participants will examine 2026's emerging priorities -- sterilization innovations, updated regulatory expectations, and current guidance on mpox and other public health threats. They will leave with practical strategies to minimize breaches, mitigate risk, and build a safety-driven practice culture.
Learning Objectives
* Explain the impact of infection prevention on patient safety and practice liability
* Describe current CDC and OSHA expectations and the major pathogens (SARS-CoV-2, mpox, measles) that drive them
* Apply 2024-2026 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard updates
and CDC DentalCheck compliance tools
* Develop infection prevention plans for routine care and outbreak
conditions
* Foster a safety-driven culture through proactive
