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The document is a comprehensive checklist designed to assist public health units and stakeholders in conducting inspections related to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) in dental practice settings. It outlines core elements of IPAC, referencing guidelines from the Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee (PIDAC) and other relevant organizations. The checklist categorizes compliance levels for various practices, including hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and management of dental unit waterlines. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards to prevent infection transmission in dental clinics.

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How to prevent cross contamination in a dental office?

Standard Precautions Regular hand washing. Personal protective equipment, including mask, eye protection, gloves, and gown. Appropriate protective equipment for the specific task, for example, using heavy-duty gloves for cleaning and processing instruments. Adequate management of sharps.

What is the most common OSHA violation in dental offices?

One of the most frequent dental OSHA violations is a failure to provide adequate training on bloodborne pathogens. Dental professionals are at risk of exposure to pathogens such as: HIV. Hepatitis B.

What are the principles of standard infection control precautions in dentistry?

Standard Precautions Hand hygiene. Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eyewear). Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette. Sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls). Safe injection practices (i.e., aseptic technique for parenteral medications). Sterile instruments and devices.

What is cross contamination between zones in dental practice?

Cross contamination includes percutaneous incidents, in particular needle stick injuries, with inadvertent skin wounds to the dentist and staff. Such accidents involve exposure to serious infection agents including the possibility of transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis B and C.

What are the core functions of dental public health?

Definition of Dental Public Health The three major core functions of public health, as identified by the 1988 Institute of Medicine study, are assessment, policy development, and assurance. The major activities of dental public health can be divided into these same categories.

What is direct and indirect cross contamination in dentistry?

Infections could be transmitted in the dental operatory through several routes: (1) direct contact with blood, oral fluids, or other infected materials, (2) indirect contact with contaminated objects, such as instruments, environmental surfaces, or equipment, (3) contact of conjunctival, nasal, or oral mucosa with

What is cross contamination between patients?

Common Ways Cross-Contamination Occurs in a Healthcare Setting. Inadequate hand hygiene by personnel failing to wash their hands properly can transfer pathogens between patients. Improper cleaning and disinfection practices can lead to the spread of infections.

What are the core competencies of public health IPAC?

Foundational core competencies reflect the basic knowledge and skills that are required for all aspects of infection prevention and control. There are five foundational core competencies: education, microbiology, routine practices and additional precautions, surveillance and epidemiology, and research utilization.

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