An overview of Infection Prevention and Control in the Dental surgery based on the NZDA code of practice. All aspects of infection prevention and control can be covered based on standard precautions. Simple steps will be advised to help the routine practice of standard procedures, from hand hygiene, environmental control, personal protection, instrument reprocessing, sterilisation and monitoring of waste management. This is not a product focused lecture, although advice will be available on what to look for when selecting which cleaner, disinfectants to use and the difference between products.
Understanding -standard precautions -personal and patient protection -bacteria and viruses -how to select effective cleaning and disinfecting products -safe handling of instruments, effective processing and sterilisation -a good understanding of the Dental Code of Practice -staff health status-immunisations.
Healthcare Essentials Territory Manager Fiona has a background as dental therapist and has completed a certificate in Infection Control and Planning. Fiona has given presentations to various practices covering the Infection Control recommendations from the NZDA code of practice.
