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OSHA and Infection Control Compliance: Checklists and Resources A single incident can put the health and welfare of your employees, students and/or patients at risk; therefore, safety MUST be a priority in every healthcare environment. While infection prevention may seem an overwhelming task, there are resources available to help you walk this important path. This session will provide a review of applicable regulations and the CDC recommendations for dental settings, as well as tools that can assist with overall compliance. Karen Gregory, RN 2016 CADAT Annual Conference – Manhattan Beach Marriott Saturday, April 23, 2016

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OSHAandInfectionControlCompliance:

ChecklistsandResources

A single incident can put the health and welfare of your employees, studentsand/orpatientsat risk; therefore, safetyMUSTbeapriority ineveryhealthcareenvironment.Whileinfectionpreventionmayseemanoverwhelmingtask,thereare resources available to help you walk this important path. This session willprovide a review of applicable regulations and the CDC recommendations fordentalsettings,aswellastoolsthatcanassistwithoverallcompliance.

KarenGregory,RN

2016CADATAnnualConference–ManhattanBeachMarriott

Saturday,April23,2016

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OSHA and Infection Control Compliance: Checklists and Resources

Karen Gregory, RNTotal Medical Compliance

Sponsored by: OSAP

Disclaimer

Karen Gregory is an employee of Total Medical Compliance, serves on the OSAP Board of Directors, a Hu‐Friedy Key Opinion Leader, and a presenter for SciCan.

No commercial support has been provided for this activity. Any reference to a commercial product is for example purposes only and does not reflect endorsement.                                      

Explain the basic safety concepts outlined in the BloodbornePathogen Rule.

Describe what changes are required by alignment of the Hazard Communication Standard with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS).

Recall four critical (4) steps in instrument processing.

Identify resources to assist with creating a safe environment.

Learning Outcomes

Potential exposure to pathogens for both patients and healthcare workers

Potential exposure to blood, oral and respiratory secretions and contaminated surfaces/equipment

Proper procedures can prevent transmission of infection to patients and workers

Why Is IC Important in Dentistry?The Three “P’s”

Care CAN Be Delivered Safely

Worker awareness, Instrument processing, Surface decontamination

Safety Culture

Standards – policies and procedures

Orientation

Training – OSHA and infection control

Competency Demonstration – High Risk Areas

Surface disinfection

Instrument processing

Worker exposure/health issues

Worker Awareness

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Hep B, C, HIVo HIV ‐More than 1 million people are living with HIV. o Hepatitis B ‐Over 1 million people living with chronic HBV 

infection. o Hepatitis C ‐Over 3 million people living with chronic HCV 

infection.  Herpes Staph, MRSA Chicken pox, measles, mumps Influenza, “colds”, enterovirus D‐68 TB

Infectious Hazards Chemical Hazards

Disinfectants

Surface

High‐level

Sterilants

Dental procedure materials

Bleach

Chloform

Amalgam

Physical Hazards

Electrical

Fire

Cuts

Falls

Burns

Flying objects

Exposure to ionizing radiation Processing and exposure to saliva

Prevention is the Key

Worker Safety

Enacted to protect employees from exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C

Specifically defines what employers must do to protect employees through job functions

Must have written plan in place to outline safeguards

A copy of the Bloodborne Pathogen Rule must be available during training

If asked, you must provide a written copy of the Exposure Control Plan to employees

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard ‐ 1991 Potential Routes of Transmission of BBP

Patient DHCP

DHCP Patient

Patient Patient

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Reasons for Standard Precautions 

HIV

• May have flu‐like symptoms or none at all

• People with HIV infection are often affected by viral hepatitis

• Risk of infection if exposed by needlestick is .3%

Hepatitis B

• May have fever, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness

• 50 ‐ 100 times more infectious than HIV

• Best protection? Vaccination

Hepatitis C

• May have fever, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness

• Estimated that 3.2 million people living in the US with chronic HCV infection, most not knowing they are ill

• 75 – 85% of people will move to chronic infection

Hepatitis B Vaccination

Hepatitis B vaccination made available to employees who are occupationally exposed: Free of charge at a reasonable time and 

place After training and within 10 working days 

of initial assignment 

Anti‐HBs testing should be performed 1–2 months last dose of the vaccine series

Proof of series or declination on file Exception:

Employee has been vaccinated Antibody testing reveals immunity

Five Measures to Protect Against Exposure

Standard Precautions

Everyone has the potential to spread infection

Use of PPE

Masks, face shields, goggles, gloves, gowns

Engineering Controls

Pieces of equipment to reduce the likelihood of exposure

Work Practice Controls

Employee behaviors to protect against exposure to blood or body fluid

Surface/instrument decontamination

Reduce the likelihood of patient to patient transfer of disease

Exposure Determination

List of job classifications in which all or some employees have occupational exposure.

List of all tasks and/or procedures in which occupational exposure occur.

Exposure determination made without regard to the use of PPE.

PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

Use based on task being performed

Employer must ensure proper utilization of PPE

Must be accessible, properly cleaned, laundered, repaired, and disposed of at no cost to employees

Removed when leaving area or upon contamination

Masks

Required when contamination of mucous membranes with body fluids may occur through splashes or aerosolization

Change between patients and if becomes moist during a procedure

May use in combination with a face shield or eye protection

Are people appropriately utilizing PPE?

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Eye Protection

Safety glasses Prescription glasses, but must be equipped with solid side shields

Face shield Must be used in combination with mask to protect the nose and mouth

Clean after use Clean and disinfect if visibly soiled

Reusable or disposable gowns, lab coats when clothing or uniform is likely to be soiled with blood or OPIM

Change gowns at least daily or as soon as it becomes moist or visibly soiled

Remove barrier protection before leaving patient care areas

Employer must launder contaminated protective clothing

Gowns

Gloves

Expected contact with blood, salvia, or mucous membranes

Utilized for all pre‐clinical, clinical, post clinical, and lab procedures

When touching contaminated surfaces

Remove after patient care and if torn

New pair for EACH patient.

Cannot be washed for reuse

Heavy Duty Utility Gloves

Handling contaminated sharp items:

during post procedure clean‐up

in sterilization area

when handling/using hazardous chemicals

Puncture and chemical resistant, sizable

May wash or surface disinfect

Some gloves can be sterilized

Discard when cracked, peeling, torn, punctured or when ability to protect is compromised

Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act

Safety devices to be evaluated by the employees’ utilizing the devices

If using safety devices always activate the safety mechanism

Feedback or work practice controls

Engineering Controls

Cassettes

Safety AspiratingSyringe Safety Scalpel

Blade Remover

RecappingDevice

Sharps Container

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Work Practice Controls

• Alter the way a task is performed

• Based on employee behavior instead of equipment

• One handed recapping of needles

• Only pass needles which are recapped

• Placing contaminated sharps immediately or as soon as possible in a sharps container

• Do not reach by hand into container of contaminated sharps

• No eating, drinking, applying lipstick or contact lenses in areas where there is likelihood of exposure to blood or body fluids

Identify These Work Practices Controls

Safe transport of sharps

Eliminate reaching into a container of sharps

No cost to the employee and during work hours

At the time of initial assignment to tasks where exposure may occur and annually thereafter

Annual training within one year of previous training

Within 90 days after the effective date of any change in a standard

An opportunity for interactive questions and answers

Employee Training – BBP

Employees at risk of exposure ‐ includes name, social security number

HBV vaccination statusCopy of results of examinations, medical testing, follow‐up procedures.

Employer’s copy of healthcare professional’s written opinion

Copy of information provided to healthcare provider after exposure

All incident reportsRetained for duration of employment plus 30 years.

If records requested provide a copy: To the employee or anyone with the employee’s written consent

Director of NIOSH or HHS and/or Assistant Secretary of Labor

Medical Record

Hazard Communication and GHS

This is the Year for GHS

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS) 

Collection of best practices by the United Nations

Communicating severity of hazards of chemicals consistently

Classification – Type of risk associated with use/exposure

Labeling – Include pictograms, signal words, hazard statement 

Safety Data Sheets – Specified 16 section format

Final compliance date June 1, 2016

Hazard Communication and GHS

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Symbols ‐ Pictograms: 

Convey health and physical hazard information

Signal Words: 

"Danger" or "Warning“.

Only one signal word on a label

Hazard Statements: 

Describes the nature of the hazard

Precautionary Statements: 

Measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects

First aid measures

GHS Manufacturer’s LabelsToxiFlam (Contains: XYZ)

Danger! Toxic If Swallowed,

Flammable Liquid and Vapor

Do not eat, drink or use tobacco when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Keep container tightly closed. Away from heat/sparks/open flame. – No smoking. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.

Ground container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Use only non-sparking tools. Store in cool/well-ventilated place.

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.

In case of fire, use water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or "alcohol" foam.See Material Safety Data Sheet for further details regarding safe use of this

product.

MyCompany, MyStreet, MyTown NJ 00000, Tel: 444 999 9999

Signal Word

Safety Data Sheet Review

Section 2 – Hazard Identification

Section 4 ‐ First‐aid measures

Section 6 ‐ Spill clean‐up

Section 8 ‐ Personal protection

Compliance Date – June 1, 2016

Review the current status of MSDS and SDS sheets 

Reach out to vendors/manufacturers to obtain SDS, but not required

Review the current inventory, consider elimination of any products no longer used

Educate supply personnel to retain any SDS received

Manufacturers are only required to provide the SDS with the first shipment or first shipment if changes to the document

Review new SDS for any change in hazards associated with the use and educate staff

An Exposure Has Occurred

Who will mange the post exposure process Employee Health

Occupational Medicine

Emergency Departments/Urgent Care

Difficulty in locating a care partnerWorker’s Compensation provider

Local dental societies

Establish the relationship in advance Payment of services

Wait times to be evaluated

Rapid HIV testing for source patient

Availability of post exposure medication

Current with most recent guidance on bloodborne exposures

Items to Consider

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What Are the Next Steps?

Clean and flush

Wash with soap and water for sharps injury to the skin

Where is the closest eyewash for a splash to the face?

Report

Who is the person to respond to these reports?

Employees will be offered medical evaluation which may include baseline testing, and counseling

Source patient tested for Hepatitis B and C, and HIV

Incident Evaluation

Type and amount of body substance involved

Type of exposure

percutaneous, mucous membrane, intact/non‐intact skin, bites resulting in blood exposure

Infection status of the source

Susceptibility of the exposed person

Source Patient

Obtain patient consent based on state law

Obtain testing if disease status is unknown

HIV Antibody Rapid HIV test must be used if available

If rapid HIV is not available, expedite the HIV test 

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAG) Source patient testing is not indicated if exposed worker has 

documented serologic evidence of hepatitis B immunity

Anti‐Hepatitis C virus (Anti‐HCV)

Obtain consent or declination for medical evaluation and counseling

If employee declines HIV testing, offer the option to draw and hold blood for 90 days 

If source patient test results are negative for infection, no further testing of employee will be indicated

Exposed Worker

Medical evaluation and counseling

Conduct baseline testing of employee for all exposures: HIV Antibody

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAG) 

Testing of employee not indicated, if documented titer indicates immunity to hepatitis B.

Anti‐Hepatitis C Virus (Anti‐HCV)

Or test only if source patient testing indicates disease or an unknown exposure event

Dependent on source patient test results additional testing for worker may occur for up to a 6 (six) month window.

Testing Environmental Infection Control

Must maintain a clean and sanitary workplace

Clinical Contact Surfaces

High potential for direct contamination from spray or spatter or by touch

Housekeeping surfaces

Limited risk of disease transmission

Clean on a routine basis

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Written Cleaning Schedule

Cleaning and decontamination. Location within the facility. Type of surface to be cleaned. Type of soil present. Tasks or procedures being             

performed. May use barriers. Surfaces must be appropriately 

disinfected after completion of procedures with splash or splatter blood or OPIM.

Housekeeping Surfaces

CDC

Cleaning Housekeeping Surfaces

Include housekeeping surfaces on cleaning schedule.

Cal/EPA registered detergent ‐ disinfectant prepared fresh each day.

Mops and cloths – cleaned after use, allow to dry or use disposables.

Consider break area and other non‐patient care areas.

ClinicalContact Surfaces

CDC

Clean or Use Barriers

Risk of transmitting infections greater than for housekeeping surfaces

Surface barriers can be used and changed between patients

OR

Clean then disinfect using an Cal/EPA‐registered low‐(HIV/HBV claim) or when visibly soiled an intermediate‐level (tuberculocidal claim) hospital disinfectant

CDC

Tips on Barrier Use

Clean surfaces

Beginning of day

End of day

Barrier compromised

Fluid proof

If using plastic wrap must meet FDA weight for food wrap

Best to utilize commercial barriers 

Consider:

• Saliva ejector holder

• Light switches

• Light handles

• Air‐water syringe handle

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High – inactivates vegetative bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, and viruses but not necessarily high numbers of bacterial spores

Intermediate – destroys vegetative bacteria, most fungi, and most viruses; inactivates Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Low ‐ destroys most vegetative bacteria, some fungi, and some viruses. Does not inactivate Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Disinfection Levels Surface Disinfection ‐ Review

Use PPE ‐ Based on exposure potential

Utilize Two Step Method 

Cal/EPA registered Hospital Disinfectant

Don‘t forget handpiece

cradles, light switches, door 

handles

Surface disinfectant contact time?

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for 

use

Engineering Controls – Safety Devices

Devices or equipment controls that eliminate, isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens hazard from the workplace.  

Safety devices are required by the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.

Comprehensive program of devices to reduce the likelihood of a sharps exposure.

Sharps Safety

If needed, only pass needles which have been recapped

Use needle re‐capper or one handed scoop method to recap used needles

Dispose of non‐reusable sharps immediately in the area of use

Remove burs immediately once no longer needed

Sharps Safety

Avoid cleaning instruments chairside by hand or by wiping on the patient’s bib

Utilize cotton rolls taped together for cleaning

Purchase commercial product to avoid hand cleaning of instrument

Grasps instruments by handle as opposed to “sharp” end

Use great care when handling double‐ended instruments

Only pass instruments one at a time

Transport contaminated reusable sharps appropriately

Hand Hygiene

Hands most common means to spread pathogens

Increased use of gloves increased the need for hand‐hygiene

Possibility of cross contamination during removal or through breaks in glove material.

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If lesions on hands/wrists the DHCP must refrain from:

Handling patient care equipment

Handling devices used for invasive procedures

All direct care activities likely to have contact with lesion

Exudative Lesions or Dermatitis

Disinfection and Sterilization

How to Proceed

State law – Must post California Dental Board IC regulations

Manufacturer’s validated instructions for use

CDC Spaulding SystemPolicies and procedures

Is there an appointed individual to oversee all infection control standards?

Can you locate the manufacturer’s validated instructions for use on all equipment, including instruments utilized? 

Are written policies in place for instrument cleaning, disinfection, sterilization?

Have workers been trained?

Is there written proof of workers competency and training?

Questions to Ask

How an object is processed depends on the object’s  intended use.

CRITICAL ‐ objects which enter normally sterile tissue or the vascular system or through which blood flows should be sterile.

SEMI‐CRITICAL ‐ objects that touch  mucous membranes or skin that is not intact require a disinfection process (high‐level disinfection HLD) that kills most microorganisms except for high numbers of bacterial spores.

NONCRITICAL ‐objects that touch only intact skin require low‐leveldisinfection.

Disinfection and SterilizationEH Spaulding

Penetrate mucous membranes or contact bone, the bloodstream, or other normally sterile tissues (of the mouth)

Heat sterilize between uses or use sterile single‐use, disposable devices

Examples include surgical instruments, scalpel blades, periodontal scalers, and surgical dental burs

Critical Instruments

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Contact mucous membranes but do not penetrate soft tissue 

Heat sterilize or high‐level disinfect Examples: Dental mouth mirrors, amalgam condensers, and dental handpieces

Semi‐critical Instruments

Contact intact skinClean and disinfect using a low to intermediate level disinfectant

Examples:  X‐ray heads, facebows, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff

Noncritical Instruments and Devices

Use only FDA‐cleared medical devices for sterilization and follow the manufacturer's instructions for correct use.

Clean and heat‐sterilize critical dental instruments before each use.

Clean and heat‐sterilize semi‐critical items before each use.

Use of heat‐stable semi‐critical alternatives is encouraged.

Reprocess heat‐sensitive critical and semi‐critical instruments by using FDA‐cleared sterilant/high‐level disinfectants or an FDA‐cleared low‐temperature sterilization method (e.g., ethylene oxide).  

Guidelines for Infection Controlin Dental Health‐Care Settings —2003

Clean and heat‐sterilize handpieces and other intraoral instruments that can be removed from the air and waterlines of dental units between patients.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning, lubrication, and sterilization of handpieces and other intraoral instruments.

Do not surface‐disinfect, use liquid chemical sterilants, or ethylene oxide on handpieces and other intraoral instruments that can be removed from the air and waterlines of dental units.

Dental Handpieces and Other Devices Attached to Air and Waterlines 

All high‐speed dental hand pieces, low‐speed hand pieces, rotary components and dental unit attachments such as reusable air/water syringe tips and ultrasonic scaler tips, shall be packaged, labeled and heat‐sterilized in a manner consistent with the same sterilization practices as a semi‐critical item.

Dental Board Specifics

Cleaning Packaging Sterilization or disinfection Monitoring Physical Chemical Biological

Storage

Steps in the Process 

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Divide and Conquer

Establish the flow in the instrument processing area

Receiving, cleaning, and decontamination

Preparation and packaging 

Sterilization 

Storage 

Cleaning  ‐ First Step 

Must utilize PPE

Limit hand‐washing of instruments

Ultrasonic cleaner

Equipment must be cleared by the FDA

Rinse and DRY instruments prior to packaging

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Preparation and PackagingCDC Guidance

Use an internal chemical indicator in each package. If the internal indicator cannot be seen from outside the package, also use an external indicator .

Use a container system or wrapping compatible with the type of sterilization process used and that has received FDA clearance. 

Elimination /destruction of all forms of microbial life 

Heat Based

Steam under pressure (autoclaving)

Gravity displacement

Pre‐vacuum 

Dry heat

Unsaturated chemical vapor

Chemical

Sterilization

Steam Sterilization

Advantages Non‐toxic Cycle easy to control and monitor

Inexpensive Rapidly microbicidal Least affected by organic/inorganic soils

Rapid cycle time Penetrates medical packing, device lumens

Disadvantages Potential for burns Inappropriate for heat or moisture sensitive instruments Dulling Rusting

Loading Allow for circulation Dry non‐porous containers must be positioned so that water will run out

Non‐perforated trays on edge All peel packs on edge All instruments open Maintain dedicated loads

Steam Sterilizers

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Packaging

• Peel packs – limit number of instruments/weight

• Rigid containers 

• Self seal roll stock 

• Sterile wraps woven and non‐woven 

• Compatible with sterilization method

• Must be FDA cleared

Package Labeling

Date

Sterilizer number if more than one unit

Load number

Record on plastic side of peel pouches or on sterilization tape

Ink that does not run

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Dry Heat Sterilization

Transfers heat energy from air inside the oven to the instruments

Good for items that are likely to dull or rust in the autoclave,  

Good for powders, cellulose and ink

Packaging must be able to withstand high temperatures

Utilize internal and external indicators

Ensure proper spore testing is performed

Storage of Sterile Items

Well ventilated to protect against dust and moisture.

Consistent temperature and humidity.

Packaging should include load number, sterilization date, and expiration date if indicated.

Packages should not be stored resting on top of each other.

Event‐related shelf life recognizes that the product remains sterile until an event causes it to become contaminated (e.g. moisture). 

Time related – Remains sterile for an assigned period of time based on packaging type.

Packages should be evaluated before use for loss of integrity.  Repack and reprocess if  compromised. 

Storage of Sterile Items Chemical Disinfectants/Sterilant

Use of heat‐stable semi‐critical alternatives is encouraged.

Reprocess heat‐sensitive critical and semi‐critical instruments by using FDA‐cleared sterilant/high‐level disinfectants or an FDA‐cleared low‐temperature sterilization method                              (e.g., ethylene oxide).  

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Prepare solution according to manufacturer’s instructions and record expiration date

Clean

Rinse and dry

Soak for appointed time

Remove and rinse

Test strip solution each day of use according to manufacturer’s instructions

Chemical Disinfectants/Sterilant Sterilization Monitoring

Physical ‐ cycle time, temperature, pressure

Chemical ‐ heat or chemical sensitive inks that change color when germicidal‐related parameters reached

Biological ‐ Bacillus spores that directly measure sterilization

Types of Indicators ‐ AAMI

Class 1 – process indicator

Class 2 – Bowie Dick –(dynamic air‐removal only)

Class 3 – Single‐variable

Class 4 – Multi‐variable

Class 5 – Integrating indicator

Class 6 – Emulating indicator – load specific

Chemical Indicators

External indicator – Provides visual of sterilization process

Internal Chemical Indicator

Visual sterilant penetrated the pack or tray

Pack control monitor  ‐ packages in multiple locations

Detect local problem

Biological Monitors

Perform weekly and with implants

Types:

Steam – Geobacillus stearothermophilus

Dry heat – B. atrophaeus (formerly B. subtillis)

ETO – B. atrophaeus

APIC Disinfection/Sterilization2005. WA Rutala

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Positive Spore Test

Following a single positive biological indicator: Remove the sterilizer from service and review sterilization procedures (e.g., work practices and use of mechanical and chemical indicators) to determine whether operator error could be responsible.

Retest the sterilizer by using biological, mechanical, and chemical indicators. 

Repeat spore test is negative, put the sterilizer back in service 

Positive

If REPEAT test positive:

Do not use the sterilizer until it has been inspected or repaired or the exact reason for the positive test has been determined.

Recall, to the extent possible, and reprocess all items processed since the last negative spore test.

Before placing the sterilizer back in service, re‐challenge the sterilizer with biological indicator tests in three consecutive empty chamber sterilization cycles after the cause of the sterilizer failure has been determined and corrected. 

Maintain sterilization records (physical, chemical and biological)

Positive Spore Test

A NEVER Event

Ensure instruments are safe for use:

Packaging is intact – sealed appropriately.

External indicator has changed color.

Internal indicator has changed color.

Instruments show no visible evidence of contamination.

Dental Laboratory

Communication – protocols and responsibilities.

Clean or dirty lab area on site?

Materials, impressions, and intra‐oral appliances must be cleaned and disinfected before being handled, adjusted or sent to out to dental lab.

Select and follow manufacturers’ directions for proper chemical based on type of dental material in use.

Splash shields and equipment guards used                                                  on dental laboratory lathes

Fresh pumice and a sterilized or new rag‐wheel used for each patient

Devices used to polish, trim, or adjust contaminated intraoral devices must be disinfected or sterilized, properly packaged or wrapped and labeled 

If packaging is compromised, re‐clean the instruments, re‐package, and re‐sterilize

Store sterilized items to prevent contamination

Dental Laboratory Dental Unit Water Lines

For routine dental care, the ADA  and the CDC recommend using water that meets EPA standards for drinking water (i.e., <500 CFU/mL of heterotrophic water bacteria)

Consult with the dental unit manufacturer for appropriate methods and equipment to maintain dental water quality

Follow recommendations for monitoring water quality provided by the unit manufacturer or waterline treatment product

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Why the Concern?

Small diameter of dental waterline tubing,  design and flow rate, enable bacteria and other microorganisms to form a biofilm.

Coats lining of tubing and may slough off resulting in contamination of the water. 

82‐year‐old otherwise healthy woman who developed Legionnaire's disease after a dental visit.

Possible Solutions

Treatment of dental unit waterlines

At the beginning of each workday

Purge dental unit lines and devices with air or flushed with water for at least two (2) minutes prior to attaching handpieces, scalers, air water syringe tips, or other devices. 

Flush dental unit lines and devices between each patient for a minimum of twenty (20) seconds

Single‐Use (Disposable) Devices

Intended for use on one patient during a single procedure

Solutions/medications typically do not have preservatives

Usually not heat‐tolerant

Cannot be reliably cleaned

Examples: Syringe needles, prophylaxis cups, and plastic orthodontic brackets 

FDA Law prevents reuse of “labeled” single use patient products or devices

Single Use Items

“Regulated Waste” means waste that is any of the following:

(1) Liquid or semi‐liquid blood or OPIM;

(2) Contaminated items that:

(A) Contain liquid or semi‐liquid blood, or are caked with dried blood or OPIM; and

(B) Are capable of releasing these materials when handled or compressed.

(3) Contaminated sharps.

(4) Pathological and microbiological wastes containing blood or OPIM.

(5) Regulated Waste includes “medical waste” regulated by Health and Safety Code Sections 117600 through 118360.

Dispose Appropriately Practicing in the Real World

Continuing education

New kid on the block

We didn’t learn that in school!

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Clean impression with a camel hair brush.

Disinfect for proper period of time –must stay “wet” for label contact time.

Surface disinfectants are not tested/approved for reuse (soaks).

Rinse thoroughly.

Do not transfer to laboratory in container containing disinfectant.

Dental Laboratory

What’s missing?

Radiology

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations on barrier protection and cleaning and disinfection of digital sensors.

XCP (extension cone paralleling) film holder positioning system ‐ heat sterilize or HLD based on manufacturer’s instructions.

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Multiuse Dispensers

Devices used to deliver to site in the mouth

impression materials

adhesives

dental composites

endodontic (root canal) materials

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/DentalProducts/ucm404472.htm

Avoid contact of the reusable parts (e.g., the body of the multiple‐use dental dispenser) with the patient’s mouth

Apply disposable barrier sleeves/wraps over multiple‐use dental dispensers before use with each patient

Use new, uncontaminated gloves when handling multiple‐use dental dispensers

Dental assistants dispense material for the dentist

Do

Do Not

Reuse the multiple‐use dental dispenser if contaminated

Reprocess a contaminated multiple‐use dental dispenser by using chemical wipes or disinfectants

Immerse multiple‐use dental dispensers in a high level chemical disinfectant. 

May damage the dispenser and material in the device

Sterilize multiple‐use dental dispensers. 

May damage the material in the device

Karen Gregory, RN

Director of Compliance and Education

[email protected]

www.TotalMedicalCompliance.com

888.862.6742

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