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5 Keys to better infection prevention #4
You should be prepared to proactively bring up safety with your patients instead of waiting for them to ask questions. This can take the form of actual discussions, signage, emails, texts, and other forms of communication that let patients know their safety is your priority.
Here are some tips to create a better patient experience when it comes to safety.
5 Keys to better infection prevention #3
If you’re like most dentists coming out of the past year and half, you’re likely taking a hard look at how to continue protecting the safety of your patients and staff.
A good place to start? Instrument sterilization.
5 Keys to better infection prevention #2
When it comes to maintaining your practice’s sterilization area, details matter – especially for maximizing the efficiency and functionality of your sterilization area.
More importantly, how well you follow National and International guidelines for setting up your sterilization area will have a major impact on patient safety.
The four review steps of the instrument reprocessing are 1) receiving, cleaning and decontamination, 2) preparation and packaging, 3) sterilization, and 4) storage.
Here are some best practices for each of those steps.
5 Keys to better infection prevention #1
It’s common for a sharps injury to occur when transporting or reprocessing contaminated instruments. When evaluating the processes in your facility, use these questions to identify how you can improve safety.
BEST PRACTICES FOR ROUTINE IN-OFFICE STERILIZER EFFICACY MONITORING
Routine sterilizer efficacy monitoring is a critical element of your practice’s infection prevention and control protocol. Steam sterilization is, of course, a routine part of instrument reprocessing, and it’s important to ensure your sterilizer is functioning properly for every load. As a result, there are certain steps you should be taking monthly, daily, and per each load to achieve sterility assurance.
WHY THE COLOR OF YOUR INSTRUMENT MATTERS
In the world of dentistry, small improvements can make a big difference. The same can be said for dental instrumentation - a small detail may have a major impact on your ability to conduct a procedure with ease and efficiency.
ARE YOUR DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTS OVERDUE FOR A CHECKUP?
A diagnostic instrument’s useful lifespan can extend for years. There may be probes and explorers in use right now in some dental offices that performed exceptionally well over time but are truly no longer in optimal condition to advance efficient and vital dental diagnoses.
IMS™ SOLUTION to be THE Best in Practice
Infection prevention is more important than ever and that’s why HuFriedyGroup has doubled-down on the commitment to support dental professionals with a Complete Circle of Protection in the operatory and throughout the entire practice.
FOUR CHANGES TO INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL THAT MADE A DIFFERENCE
Dental professionals have gone above-and-beyond to address infection risks and keep their practices safe. Here are some useful tips to maintain in your dental practice!