Decontamination

Decontamination training is the most critical component in ensuring the safety of hospital staff during any hazardous materials incident.  OSHA requires that hospitals provide ongoing training (Awareness & Operations) to personnel who are expected to decontaminate or interact with contaminated victims.

Sustaining this capability is a challenge for any program or response capability that is used infrequently and intended to persevere over time.  DQE’s goal is to help hospitals attain a real, working level of decontamination preparedness and then support that effort over time – a task DQE has done successfully for over 17 years.

All of DQE’s training offerings include a sustainment program that integrates three key instructional elements to support and maintain the proficiency of each hospital’s decontamination team.

• DQE-on-Demand™- a best-in-class eLearning program that helps a hospital’s Decon Team meet (and maintain) OSHA certification to the First Responder Awareness and Operations levels. 
• Monthly Training Reminders - supported with a Quarterly Training Program that highlights a grouping of skill sets to keep the Decon Team proficient with minimum time commitment. 
• Educational Support Materials - DQE provides the hospital decontamination team coordinators and instructors with needed training agendas, student handouts, and support materials required to facilitate continuing education, to initiate training for new decon team members, and to maintain OSHA required competencies.

DQE is trusted by over 400 hospitals throughout the United States. View our Client List to see hospitals in your area that are Ready Now for Whats Next^TM.

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