Introduction
The Dental Board demands licensed professionals complete infection prevention training each license renewal period. At the very least, the training should cover the Dental Board’s infection control regulations. The Dental Board must approve the training course. The infectious disease prevention program and the OSHA Bloodborne Microbes training are frequently offered separately. Since the two programs cover similar topics, they can be combined into a single educational offering.
Discussion
Employees are not permitted to bring personal protective equipment home (PPE). PPE and other infected laundry must be cleaned, laundered, repaired, replaced, or disposed of by the employer. If an employee is stabbed with a needle stick, he must first wash and cure the wound before providing an instant private information medical assessment and follow-up. This is free of charge to the employee. Suppose a client was handled using the same syringe or device before the exposure incident unless state or local law forbade it. In that case, the patient should be identified and documented in the Exposure Incident Report.
Before actual sterilization or high-level disinfection, instruments must be thoroughly cleaned. An infrasonic scrubber can be used, but if the material still sticks to the instrument after using the cleaner, it is necessary to scrub it off with a long-handled brush dipped in soap and water or a detergent. When cleaning instruments, users must wear heavy-duty utility gloves. Sharps are not permitted to be retained or filtered in a way that necessitates employees to reach into containers by hand.
Conclusion
Inspections based on complaints are unannounced. Cal/OSHA will request that the supervisor or a representative attend the inspection. One may accompany the examiner during the facility walk-through, but individuals may not be present during the inspector’s interviews with employees. The inspection begins with an introductory conference where the inspector describes the inspection’s goal and how the check will be conducted. The inspector will ask to see or obtain a copy of various documents, including the Injury and Disease Prevention Strategy, Exposure Control Plan, necessary posters, and worker’s compensation insurance evidence.