It's Me, Hi, I'm the Problem: Addressing Human Behaviors in PPE Use

Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, has more than two decades of dental expertise, beginning as a dental assistant and then obtaining her degree as a dental hygienist, also completing a bachelor’s degree in health science from the Medical University of South Carolina and a master’s in dental hygiene education from the University of Bridgeport. She continues to invest in ongoing education, gaining relevant certifications such as her Certificate in Dental Infection Prevention and Control. Her community and global endeavors demonstrate her passion for dentistry, from volunteering locally as a dental hygienist to her worldwide missions. Currently, Michelle is a cofounder of Level Up Infection Prevention, A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast, the client success manager for TeleDent by MouthWatch, owner of MichelleStrangeRDH, and a practicing dental hygienist.

In this 1-hour CE webinar, we will explore the critical intersection of work practice controls and human behaviors in infection control within the dental setting, with a specific focus on personal protective equipment (PPE). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges surrounding PPE use and learn practical strategies for mitigating human error to enhance patient and team safety.

Upon completion of the CE webinar, the student will be able to:
• Identify common types of human errors associated with PPE use in the dental setting
• Examine cognitive biases that may influence behavior when implementing new infection control procedures.Learn about work practice controls and their role in mitigating human error in infection control