Use the following procedure when cleaning surfaces: • Using the multi-purpose disinfectant/ decontaminate wipe, wipe the surface to be cleaned. • Discard the wipe. • Re-wipe the surface and allow the disinfectant solution to remain on the surfaces for the recommended contact time before placing the plastic barriers and follow the manufacturers’ directions for the product. Daily Infection Control Protocol Unit Preparation and Pre-Treatment Set-Up Wash hands, apply hair covering, don mask, nitrile gloves, apply oculars or prescription eyeglasses, and face shield. • Clean, including dusting, the operatory and all equipment using an intermediate level disinfectant. • Disinfect all “touch” and “transfer” surfaces and allow them to dry. • Place barriers over all “touch and transfer surfaces” that may be contaminated during treatment. • Make sure there is a biohazardous waste disposal bad in the designated can per operatory • Fill water bottle daily with water, install, and wait for pressurization, then clear any air from the line. Patient Treatment During ALL patient treatment, wear gloves, masks, hair covering, protective eyewear, and face shield. Only touch surfaces related to patient treatment such as instruments, control buttons, plastic covered items such as a computer mouse or keyboard. If treatment materials were not anticipated, the circulating clinic assistant will obtain the needed items. DO NOT TOUCH your body, mask, goggles, or any other unprotected surfaces during the treatment phase. Infractions of infection control may require student dismissal from
the dental hygiene program. Asepsis errors demonstrates a lack of professionalism and a lack of concern for the safety of the patients, students, and staff and will not be tolerated. • Charting: When an entry has to be made in the patient’s health record using the EagleSoft program, an appropriate barrier must be used over the computer keyboard and mouse. • Radiographic Procedures: Infection control measures during radiographic procedures must be consistent with other infection control policies. • High-Speed Evacuation: High-speed evacuation should be used at all possible times when using a handpiece, water syringe, ultrasonic scaler or air polishers or during a procedure that could cause spatter as high-speed evacuation systems have been demonstrated to reduce spatter and droplets. • Three-way syringe: The three-way syringe is hazardous because it produces spatter. Caution must be used when spraying teeth and the oral cavity. If used, spatter must be considered and appropriate precautions must be taken using barrier protection for the patient and clinic personnel. • Dropped instruments: An instrument that is dropped will not be picked up and reused. If the instrument is essential for the procedure, a replacement instrument will be obtained by the circulating clinic assistant. • Disposable Items: Used disposable items must be discarded immediately to avoid contamination of other items. Medical waste (socked with blood/OPIM) must be discarded in the BIOHAZARD red bags located in the designated can in each operatory. Follow protocol for appropriate disposal.
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