appropriately treated with EPA-registered sterilant according to the manufacturer’s instructions specified for sporicidal activity. Any use of a chemical disinfectant agent for infection control purposes that is not EPA-registers as a dental instrument sterilant/disinfectant is unacceptable. • Maintenance All packages that have been exposed to sterilization procedures must be stored in a manner that will prevent contamination. Sterile packages shall be placed on clean shelves or in clean drawers. All packages shall remain wrapped until needed and opened at the chairside at the time of use. Biohazard or Medical Waste Disposal All medical waste collected from each operatory is to be disposed of in a red biohazard bag located in the designated receptacle located at each operatory. At the end of the clinic day, the red bags from the biohazard receptacles will be collected, squeezed to remove excel air and inserted into the medical waste cardboard box provided by the waste collection company and sealed with packing tape. Body Fluid Spills All body fluid spills, such as vomit and blood, are to be cleaned and removed by designated personnel with the clinic spill kit located in the back lab of the clinic. Call for assistance immediately. Protect the spill from contact with others until Non-threatening, non-invasive accidents occurring in the classroom, laboratories, or clinic will be cared for according to the following procedures: • Students will report the incident to the supervising instructor immediately. appropriate action has been taken. Exposure Incident/Accidents • The instructor will direct the care of the wound and send the student to their personal physician or emergency room for care.
• The HU Accident (Incident) and OSHA forms must be filled out and delivered to the President, the Executive Vice President, and the Public Information Officer within 12 hours. If a student incurs an exposure incident when caring for a patient, excuse yourself from the patient and do the following: For each of the following types of exposure, you should: • Blood-borne Incidents/Sharps Exposure: Incidents resulting in blood-borne pathogen exposures to the student and/or patient will be cared for according to the following procedures: • Immediately remove gloves • Thoroughly clean the wound(s) and surrounding tissue with running water and soap to ensure cleanliness. • Hold the site in a downward position; DO NOT SQUEEZE the flesh to extract or promote bleeding. • Whichever is fastest, have a classmate or the circulating clinic assistant contact the instructor immediately. • The instructor will direct the care of the wound and send the student and/ or patient to their physician or hospital emergency room for care. • The HU Accident (Incident) and OSHA forms must be filled out and delivered to the President, the Executive Vice President, and the Public Information Officer within 12 hours. • If blood is not present or does not pool under the skin, it may be an exposure incident has not occurred and no further action is required. • With regard to the patient: the patient will be asked for consent to be sent for baseline status if serostatus is unknown.
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