Duties and Responsibilities
of the
Medical Laser Officer
Purpose of the Seminar
The two day, action packed course concentrates on an overview of laser applications and systems, including the recent surge in new laser wavelengths used in the health care environment. The program will focus upon the scoring guidelines designated by the ANSI Standard which have been adopted by JCHAO, and how that will effect you as an LSO. We will review the 1996 ANSI-Z-136.3 Standard, "For the Safe Use of Lasers in the Health Care Facilities", and discuss the not yet in print ANSI-Z-136.4 standard for health care facilities.
In addition the guidelines of FDA/CDRH, OSHA, State and AORN will be discussed relative to those requirements that would administratively affect an LSO in a medical institution, clinic or surgery center regarding laser hazard controls.
Who Should Attend
It is designed specifically for the Medical Laser safety Officer (LSO) or related position with responsibilities for laser safety. This can include nurses, administrators, biomedical and clinical engineers, physicians, and hospital safety personnel.
The ANSI-Z-136.3 Laser Standard states, "The healthcare facility SHALL establish and maintain an adequate program for the control of laser hazards. This SHALL be the responsibility of the Laser Safety Officer."
"CE activity is approved by the Colorado Nurses' Association. CNA is accredited as an approver of CE for nursing by the American Nursed Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation." This offering has been approved for 16.2 contact hours.
Objectives
The seminar will cover the following key topics:
- The scoring guidelines designated by JCHAO
- Interpretation of the 1996 ANSI-Z-136.3 Standard, "For the Safe Use of Lasers in the Health Care Facilities"
- Guidelines of FDA/CDRH, OSHA, State and AORN
- Laser audit requirements
- Guidelines for laser hazard control
- Laser committee responsibility
- Credentialing of physicians, nurses, biomedical, and support staff
- Training for outside service
- Standard operating procedures
- Policies and Procedures
- Quality assurance guidelines
A Typical Curriculum
| Day 1 of the Seminar | |
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Welcome and Introduction |
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Sections 1, 2, 3 |
| - MLSO Concept and Importance | |
| - Laser Physics | |
| - Electromagnetic Spectrum | |
| - Laser Beam Hazards | |
| - Biological Effects | |
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Lunch (provided) |
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Sections 4, 5, 6 |
| - Laser Types and Applications | |
| - Laser Safety | |
| - Laser Safety Self Assessment Questionnaire | |
| - Function of the Laser Committee | |
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Cocktail Reception |
Day 2 of the Seminar |
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8:00
am
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Questions from Day Before |
| Section 7: Policy and Procedures | |
| - Standard Operating Procedures | |
| - Quality Assurance/JAHAO Requirements | |
| - Maintenance Requirements/Service | |
| Section 8: Overview of ANSI-A-136.3 Standard | |
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11:30
- 12:30
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Lunch (provided) |
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12:30
PM
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Sections 9, 10, 11 |
| - Hazard Analysis | |
| - Laser Beam Issues | |
| - MPE's, NHZ, OD | |
| - Non-Beam Concerns | |
| - Laser Incident and Accident Reporting | |
| - Laser Safety Audit | |
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Program Evaluation Conclusion |
Enrollment
Seminar Enrollment is limited to 30 students. Early registration is recommended.
Tuition: $895 per individual
Group: 10% discount for additional people from the same facility
Tuition includes: Registration, 16.2 CEUs, course manual, ANSI-Z-136.3 Standard, Policies and Procedures (hard copy and disk), audit forms, other related materials and certificate. A welcome reception will be provided on Friday evening. a full breakfast is provided each morning, beverage break and lunch each day.
Click on this link to enroll for the Seminar
The Next MLSO Course
June 10 & 11 2011
Location:
Hyatt Place Denver/South/Park Meadows, 9030 E. Westview Road, Lone Tree, CO 80214
phone 303-662-8500 or 877-540-3719
Airport shuttle
service is available through Super Shuttle -
$30.00 round trip with coupon phone 303-370-1300
The Seminar will conclude at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon
Click on this link to enroll for the Seminar
A block of rooms have been set aside for the seminar at $85.00 per night please call 877-540-3719 and give group code "G-LASE" for room rate.
You are responsible for your own travel arrangements and hotel accommodations. Group room discounts will be canceled two weeks prior to the seminar.
LRI reserves the right to cancel any course two weeks prior to start time.
Errata
You are encouraged to bring your laser safety related concerns to the seminar. Below are just some of the concerns that prior students have brought. Of course they went home with the answers they needed.
| Use of excimer lasers |
| "Dark" YAG eyewear - is it safe? |
| How to control endotracheal tube fire |
| Developing policy and procedure manuals |
| Credentialling issues |
| Do we need to follow ANSI-Z-136.3? |
| Safety issues in a small medical clinic |
| Who should be the MLSO? |
| Should everyone have a baseline eye and/or skin exams? |
| Use of lasers in hospitals |
| Effective staff communication |
| What value does JCAHO play in laser safety? |
| Do I need to make laser measurements? |
| Laser safety and endoscopic applications |
| How do I train my staff? |
| OD requirements for various lasers |
| How do I control laser smoke problems? |
| Maintenance service contracts, manufacturer and outside companies |
| What is our responsibility regarding "Mobile Laser Services"? |
| What is the hospital's responsibility to a MLSO? |
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