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Reducing the Risk of Biological Exposure: Using PPE and Decon to Reduce Contamination

Saturday, June 8, 2024
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: Johnson A
The risk of biological exposure is real, and the threat is evolving due to laboratory experimentation, natural mutation, or being used as a WMD. The onset of symptoms may take days or weeks. This incubation period creates many concerns for responders who may have been exposed. What PPE is appropriate? What decon methods are practical and best? Why is doffing PPE such a critical task? This session will address these and other concerns regarding the response to a potential biological agent and avoiding contamination and the spread of the agent. This session will use a combination of instruction and classroom interaction through scenarios.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completing this session, the participants will be able to identify different types of biological emergencies and methods of spread.
  • Upon completing this session, the participants will be able to select the appropriate PPE to minimize exposure.
  • Upon completing this session, the participants will be able to explain the advantages and limitations of various types of decontamination techniques for biological agents.