Surgical Synergy: Advanced Training Systems and Emergency Preparedness*
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Emergency preparedness is paramount for the safety and well-being of both patients and professionals in the OMS office. This session delves into the crucial aspects of ensuring that OMS offices are equipped and ready to handle emergency situations. Understand the essential tools and equipment that should be readily available and learn the protocols to follow in medical emergencies. Systemizing training of staff to overcome common challenges also will be covered. Attendees will gain a clear roadmap for fortifying their practices against emergencies, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff
*Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify opportunities for improvement and organization of crash cart medications and supplies.
- Create routine emergency scenario trainings for all staff.
- Develop systematic trainings for the OMS surgical assistant, setting standards and expectations for staff.
- Define the office's systems for consistent training of new hires.
Shannon B. Williams
Clinical Administrator
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon of Utah
Layton, Utah
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
An Internet-based CDE
Original Release Date: September 13, 2024
Expiration Date: September 13, 2027
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 2.0 hour(s)
Method of participation: Self-Study
Shannon B. Williams
Clinical Administrator
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon of Utah
Shannon Williams is a passionate clinical administrator with 10 years’ experience in the OMS office. Shannon began her career path in pediatric dentistry where she was eager to elevate her knowledge with a more advanced practice and traded in her prophy angle for a 15 blade. Throughout her career, Shannon has been dedicated to advancing within her practice and creating a training system for new hires that ensure consistency in standards and expectations. She has served on the committee board for Utah Association of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons (UAOMS), where she played a pivotal role in bringing the clinical aspect to the conference as well as increasing attendance numbers from offices all across Utah. Shannon has obtained the following certifications DAANCE, ACLS, PALS, IV administration and credentialed to assist within the Operating Room at her local hospitals. Outside of work Shannon is a devoted wife and a mother to 3 incredible boys. She enjoys breaking a sweat in the gym and staying competitive in sports with her kids. In the coming years she aims to bring awareness and support to OMS managers across the country on the ability to better improve the training and public knowledge of what it means to be a surgical assistant in the OMS office.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credit(s).
AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680
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