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disinfection is defined as:
the partial elimination of bacteria and inactivation of some virusues
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sterilization is defined as:
is a complete elimination of bacteria and viruses
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ways to prevent cross contamination:
proper handwashing, barrier techniques, disposable items when possible and using a unit dose concept
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what does the biohazard symbol look like?
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what does biohazardes waste include?
- -sharps
- -extracted teeth
- -items that are saturated with blood and saliva
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where can a biohazard waste be disposed if it has been wrapped up and sterlized
in the regular trash
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what is not included in biohazard waste?
- - paitent bibs
- -disposable items
- -gloves
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what are the key requirments of the osha blood born pathegens standard
- -sharps
- -recappng needles
- -use of PPE
- -enginering control
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infection control quality assurance programs consist of?
- -written quality control manual
- -a checklist for infection control procedures
- - a yearly review training for employess
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are regular inspections by infection control consultant necessary?
no
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what does osha consider to be sharp
- -scalpal blades
- -injection needles
- -sture needles
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does osha consider anastetic carpials to be sharp?
no
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things that apply to using your puncture resistant utiliy gloves will be:
- - disinfecting your op
- -when handeling chemicals such as disinfections
- -while cleaning instruments
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what do you use to disinfect dental offices?
iodifors
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what should you not use to clean surfaces
gluderaldihide
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true or false: impressions and procesies may cause cross contamination when going into a lab
true
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what must medical records for employees according to the bloodborn pathagens inlcude
name, social security number, and the date of their hepatitis vaccination
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can you decline the heppatitis B vaccine?
yes
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true or false after an accidental needle stick both the employee and patient are asked but not required to go for medical evaluation?
true
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the mode for transmission of hepatitis b is?
bloodborne
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herpes transmission?
direct contact
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what does the CDC recommend?
that hepatitis b, measles, and flu vaccines are all present for dental assistants
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when is it okay to reuse a disposable item?
NEVER
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when sterilizing intruments we can use?
dry heat sterilization if we use wraps with indicators that turn brown to know its sterilized
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can we sterilie intruments that are not wrapped?
yes
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true or false: we never have to lable our packed intruments with the date
false you always do
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how do we monitor the effectiveness of the sterilizer?
by placing an indicator strip in the front area of the sterilizer within a wrapped set of instruments
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is it sufficent to look at the color indicator on the tape or sterilization bag?
NO
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what does the CDC require for high and low speed handpieces
sterilization
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true or false: any device attached to the water line should be flushed for at least 20-30 seconds
true
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the proper sequence for dawning proper PPE is?
gown, mask, eyewhere, gloves
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when should you change your facemask?
between every patient also when visibally soiled with blood
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what does acceptable eye protection include?
goggles,face shield, and safety glasses
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true or false: protective gowns do not have to be worn for all procedures
true
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