New Web-site Offers Online Training and Team Lead Support for Contaminate Patient Management and Decontamination Processes

Offered by the Ohio Hospital Association, the Decontamination Training Web Site provides the latest free training on contaminated patient management and decontamination processes. Available through a robust online experience, the training is based upon the most recent guidance from the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

Hospital employees assigned to decontamination teams can complete the Decontamination Team Operation Course. Within the course are 6 modules aimed at educating individuals to understand the process of decontamination in a working environment that is compliant with HAZWOPER regulations. Modules include; introduction and administration, regulatory review, identification of CBRNE agents, personal protective equipment, decontamination processes and decontamination system drill and skill demonstrations.

The web site also components built in for team leaders including the ability to:

  • Better determine your facilities capacity and compliance. Utilize the assessment tool to see your facilities compliance with the Target Capability List (TCL). Receive immediate metrics on areas of compliance and improvement.
  • Track your progress and your facilities preparedness. Through this capability you can personalize the progress of your team to ensure that you’re meeting the goals and certifications needed.
  • Access an extensive resource library. Immediately view the DTO delivery materials, OSHA Best Practices document and other relevant authoritative resources.

Access to the web site and classes: To obtain a user name and password, contact Carol Jacobson, Director of Emergency Management at the Ohio Hospital Association, at . You will need to supply your first name, last name, e-mail address, title, and hospital name with address.

E-Mail to Notify of User Name and Password

Subject line: Information to Access OHA Decontamination Web Site

Below please find your user name and password for the OHA Decontamination Web Site.

Once logged in you will need to change your password. Simply select My Account from the left hand navigation and then select Change Password and follow the directions.

If you have any questions contact Carol Jacobson, Director of Emergency Management at the Ohio Hospital Association, at .