Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO)
Office of EMS Regulations require every licensed EMS agency to have a Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO)
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Office of EMS Regulations require every licensed EMS agency to have a Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO) to serve as the liaison between the medical facility treating the source patient and the exposed employee/member. This person has to be formally trained for this position and is knowledgeable in proper post exposure medical follow up procedures and current regulations and laws governing disease transmission.
The VAVRS offers a Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO) educational program, that is approved by the Office of EMS because it is compliant with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.
Details
Complete Before Attending
Must register with VAVRS at
https://www.vavrs.com/site_event_detail.cfm
Must have taken Infectious Disease Control Basic
Helpful Info
Chris, has been involved with EMS in Lunenburg County VA since 1993. Also an Instructor with VAVRS and VDFP, Regional Coordinator for Virginia First Responder Support Services. Chris is Still active with Victoria Fire & Rescue as a volunteer, and employed by the Department of Military Affairs as a Firefighter/Medic at Fort Barfoot.