Instrument processing requires multiple steps using specialized equipment. Each dental practice should have policies and procedures in place for containing, transporting, and handling instruments and equipment that may be contaminated with blood or body fluids. Manufacturer’s instructions for reprocessing reusable dental instruments and equipment should be readily available.
For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/summary/ #NebraskaICAP#WayCoolWednesday#InfectionControl#InfectionPrevention#Healthcare
2024 APIC President and Senior Director of Infection Control at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City Tania N. Bubb, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC asks "Shouldn't instructions for use be at least marginally useful?" in a new Becker's Hospital Review article.
Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a life-threatening chain reaction throughout your body. Without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. These infections can put you at risk. Learn more about sepsis: https://bit.ly/4cbndbb
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