Safety Standards and Infection Control for Dental Hygienists

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Dental Hygienists preparing for certification boards now have the ideal reference for reviewing the Infection Control Procedures. Safety Standards and Infection Control for Dental Hygienists presents thorough coverage of the safety standards and infectious disease prevention in five key areas: Microbiology and Disease Prevention Specific to Dentistry, National Guidelines, Recommendations, and RegulationsAffecting Dental Practice, Infection Control Techniques in the Dental Office, Environmental Health and Safety in the Dental Office, and Office Communications Regarding Infection Control. The detailed content is augmented by Skill Mastery Assessment questions at the end of each chapter to assess comprehension and retention of the material. Numerous hands-on procedures are included in the chapters, which hygienists can put into practice immediately. In addition, many useful charts and forms have been included that may be reproduced for training other members of the dental team. This is a must-have text for dental hygienists to ensure that they are up to speed with the latest procedures to ensure their and their patients' safety. Contents Foreword Preface About the Authors Acknowledgments SECTION I Microbiology and Disease Prevention Specific to Dentistry CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Microbiology The Importance of Infection Control in the Dental Office The Six Components in the Chain of Infection Control Types of Infections The Five Stages of Infectious Disease The Immune System Diseases of Concern to the Dental Hygienist Hepatitis Tuberculosis Herpesvirus HIV Disease AIDS CHAPTER 2 Disease Prevention in the Dental Office Infection Control in Dentistry: Goals for Reducing Ten Basic Principles of Infection Control Handwashing: The First Line of Defense in Disease Prevention Procedure Into Practice: Handwashing Risk Reduction at Chairside CHAPTER 3 Patient Assessment Function and Importance of a Medical/Dental History Latex Sensitivity Completing Medical/Dental History Forms Related Forms CHAPTER 4 Legal and Ethical Considerations of Infection Control Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Professional Standards of the Dental Hygienist Maintaining Confidentiality of Patients’ Records The Americans with Disabilities Act Risk Management and Quality Assurance Strategies to Prevent SECTION II National Guidelines, Recommendations, and Regulations Affecting Dental Practice CHAPTER 5 Regulatory Government Agencies and Professional Associations The Role of Government Agencies Complying with Local, State, and Federal Regulations Differences and Distinctions CHAPTER 6 The Dental Office Safety Supervisor Role of the Office Safety Trainer Training Organization Twelve Tasks of the Office Safety Supervisor SECTION III Infection Control Techniques in the Dental Office CHAPTER 7 Personal Safety and Barrier Protection Hepatitis B and Other Recommended Vaccinations Identifying Employees at Risk: Exposure Determination by Categories Universal Precautions: Gloves, Masks, Eyewear, and Outer Protective Clothing Types of Gloves Used in Dentistry Masks Eyewear Scrubs or Protective Outer Garments Laundering of Reusable PPE Guidelines for Putting On and Removing PPE Procedure Into Practice: Donning PPE Procedure Into Practice: Removing PPE Eyewash Stations Sharps Management and Disposal Procedure Into Practice: Emergency Eyewash Procedure Procedure Into Practice: Minimizing Personal Injury from Contaminated Sharps Handling an Accidental Exposure Procedure Into Practice: What the Dental Hygienist Must Do in the Event of an Accidental Exposure Procedure Into Practice: What the Dentist/Employer Must Do in the Event of an Accidental Exposure CHAPTER 8 Instrument Recirculation Introduction to Instrument Recirculation Critical, Semicritical, and Noncritical Classifications Processing Contaminated Instruments After Completion of a Chairside Procedure Procedure Into Practice: Processing Contaminated Instruments Instrument Precleaning/Soaking Instrument Scrubbing Procedure Into Practice: Manual Instrument Scrubbing Procedure Into Practice: Ultrasonically Scrubbing Instruments Disinfection versus Sterilization Procedure Into Practice: Chemical Disinfection of Instruments That Cannot Be Heat Sterilized Sterilization Accepted Methods of Sterilization Procedure Into Practice: Instructions for Operating the Autoclave Processing High-Speed Dental Handpieces Procedure Into Practice: Handpiece Sterilization Steps Procedure Into Practice: Packaging Instruments and Loading the Sterilizer Sterilizer Monitoring Procedure Into Practice: Maintaining a Sterilization Monitoring Log Storage of Sterilized Instruments Most Common Reasons for Instrument Sterilization Failure CHAPTER 9 Environmental Surface and Equipment Asepsis The Need for Surface Disinfection Chemical Disinfectants Spray-Wipe-Spray Technique Procedure Into Practice: Guidelines for Mixing, Handling, and Discarding Chemical Sterilants and Disinfectants Placement of Protective Barriers Procedure Into Practice: Guidelines for the Spray-Wipe-Spray Technique Procedure Into Practice: Guidelines for Placing and Removing Environmental Surface Barriers CHAPTER 10 Dental Laboratory Asepsis The Importance of Infection Control Procedures in the Dental Office Laboratory Procedure Into Practice: Disinfection of a Dental Prosthesis or Orthodontic Appliance Disinfection of Dental Impressions Disinfection of Related Dental Laboratory Items Asepsis in the Dental Office Lab Disposal of Laboratory Waste Materials CHAPTER 11 Infection Control in Dental Radiography Infection Control Awareness in Dental Radiography Prior to Exposing Radiographs ADA Infection Control Recommendations for X-Ray Equipment and Films Procedure Into Practice: Placing and Removing Protective Surface Barriers in the Radiographic Operatory Procedure Into Practice: Infection Control Procedures for the Radiography Operatory Handling the X-ray Film Packet Procedure Into Practice: Infection Control Procedures for the Darkroom: Handling Technique Procedure Into Practice: Barrier Protection Technique Procedure Into Practice: Surface Disinfection Two-Wipe Technique Procedure Into Practice: Infection Control Procedures While Using a Daylight Loader Disinfection of Intraoral Film Packets Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Infection Control Methods for Exposing Dental Radiographs Waste Management of Radiographic Chemistry SECTION IV Environmental Health and Safety (Hazard Communication) in the Dental Office CHAPTER 12 Hazard Communication Hazard Communication Program Physical and Chemical Hazards in the Dental Office Product Warning Labels and Stickers Biological Hazards in the Dental Office Bloodborne Pathogens Standard New OSHA Compliance Directive CHAPTER 13 Waterline Biofilms What Are Biofilms? Conditions That Facilitate Biofilm Formation in Waterlines Stages of Biofilm Formation in Waterlines What Is the Quality of Drinking Water? Recommendations for Dental Unit Waterline Biofilm Reduction Procedure Into Practice: Reduction of Waterline Biofilms Solutions to Reduce Waterline Biofilms Equipment Manufacturers Make Modifications Procedure Into Practice: Steps for Weekly Waterline Asepsis Independent Water Reservoirs versus Filters Boil-Water Advisory Procedures CHAPTER 14 Occupational Environmental Hazards Health Hazards of Concern to the Dental Hygienist Mercury Radiation Procedure Into Practice: Guidelines for Handling Mercury Procedure Into Practice: Recommended Guidelines for Cleaning Up a Mercury Spill Caustic Agents and Other Hazardous Chemicals Procedure Into Practice: Guidelines for Protection When Working with Glutaraldehyde Gases: Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen, and Ethylene Oxide Procedure Into Practice: Guidelines to Reduce Exposure During Conscious Sedation Administration of Nitrous Oxide Procedure Into Practice: Safety Precautions for Oxygen Use Bioaerosols Procedure Into Practice: Reducing Bioaerosols in the Dental Office Latex Allergies White Visible Light and Dental Lasers Procedure Into Practice: Guidelines to Combat Allergic Response to NRL Bonding Materials and Acrylics Hazardous Noise Levels Procedure Into Practice: Guidelines for Preventing Injury Caused by Acid Etch Materials Repetitive Motion Injury and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Procedure Into Practice: Precautions for Preventing Occupational NIHL CHAPTER 15 Office Emergency Procedures General Office Safety Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Natural Disaster Preparedness Procedure Into Practice: How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Bomb Threats and Violence in the Workplace Signage Requirements First-Aid and Emergency Kits Procedure Into Practice: Emergency Administration of Oxygen SECTION V Office Communications Regarding Infection Control CHAPTER 16 Marketing Infection Control The Need to Market Infection Control Front Office Marketing Educating Patients about Infectious Diseases The Importance of an AIDS Treatment Policy Chairside Marketing Bibliography Appendix A Appendix B Glossary A B C D E F H I J L M N O P R S U-W Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z