Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team. Edition: 7
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Emphasizing patient safety and disease prevention in the dental office,?Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 7th Edition, is an essential resource for all members of the dental team. With discussions ranging from microbiology concepts to protocols for clinical asepsis, this comprehensive, highly practical text features the most up-to-date regulatory recommendations, as well as coverage of patient safety preparation and infection control breaches. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to perform safety procedures and use the supplies and equipment needed to prevent the spread of infectious disease, while real-world case scenarios present opportunities for critical thinking and application.
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1. Scope of Microbiology and Infection Control
2. Characteristics of Microorganisms
3. Development of Infectious Diseases
4. Emerging Diseases
5. Oral Microbiology and Plaque-Associated Diseases
PART 2: Infection Control
6. Blood-Borne Pathogens
7. Oral and Respiratory Diseases
8. Infection Control Rationale and Regulations
9. Preparing for Patient Safety and Occupational Health
10. Immunizations
11. Hand Hygiene
12. Personal Protective Barriers
13. Instrument Processing
14. Surface and Equipment Asepsis
15. Dental Unit Water Asepsis and Air Quality
16. Aseptic Techniques
17. Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis
18. Waste Management
19. Prevention of Sharps Injuries
20. A Clinical Asepsis Protocol
21. General Office Asepsis
22. Greener Infection Control
23. Home Hygiene
PART 3: Office Safety
24. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
25. OSHA Inspections
26. Management of the Office Safety Program
27. Managing Chemicals Safely
28. Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans
29. Infection Control Concerns during Remodeling and Construction
30. Infection Control Breaches and Disease Transmissions in Dental Facilities
Appendix A: Resource List
Appendix B: CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings
Appendix C: CDC Guidelines for Prevention of Tuberculosis in Dental Settings
Appendix D: Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)
Appendix E: Exposure Incident Report
Appendix F: Infection Control and the American Dental Association
Appendix G: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Appendix H: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard
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