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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
1Section A
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
2Section A
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
3Section A
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?
4Section A
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
5Section A
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
6Section A
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
7Section A
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
9Section A
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.
10Section A
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
12Section A
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
Courtesy of Andrea Cook
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
13Section A
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
3/31/2016
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
15Section A
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
16Section A
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!
17Section A
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.
3/31/2016
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
www.TotalMedicalCompliance.com
888.862.6742
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