The Compliance Divas Podcast
Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.
The Compliance Divas Podcast
#135 Cross-Contamination via the Hands of Dental Workers
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Have you ever thought about the non-patient care items you may touch during a procedure or even the possibility of contaminating yourself when removing contaminated PPE? You may unknowingly be spreading contamination throughout the office. Check out this episode for key reminders, tip, and resources for the entire team.
Resources:
- CDC Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings - 2008, updated 2019 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5116.pdf
- CDC Poster on Donning/Doffing PPE: https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/ppe/ppe-sequence.pdf
- Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-care Settings—2003 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf
- If Saliva Were Red Video https://www.osap.org/if-saliva-were-red