Infection ControlInfection Control

DHYG 116DHYG 116

Oral Radiology IOral Radiology I

ObjectivesObjectives

Chapter 15 reading: Haring (pp. 162-173)Chapter 15 reading: Haring (pp. 162-173) Define the chapter keywordsDefine the chapter keywords Discuss the rationale for infection controlDiscuss the rationale for infection control List 3 possible routes of transmissionList 3 possible routes of transmission Discuss infection control procedures: Discuss infection control procedures:

handwashing, barriers, sterilization / disinfectionhandwashing, barriers, sterilization / disinfection Describe infection control procedures before, Describe infection control procedures before,

during and after x-ray exposure & processingduring and after x-ray exposure & processing Discuss film handling with and without barrier Discuss film handling with and without barrier

envelopesenvelopes

Infection ControlInfection Control

QuestionsQuestions What is the rationale for infection control?What is the rationale for infection control? What infection control procedures are What infection control procedures are

necessary before, during, and after x-ray necessary before, during, and after x-ray exposure?exposure?

What infection control procedures are What infection control procedures are necessary for processing?necessary for processing?

Infection ControlInfection Control

Chapter 15 OutlineChapter 15 Outline

Infection Control and the Dental RadiographerInfection Control and the Dental Radiographer

Infection control basicsInfection control basics

Guidelines for infection control practicesGuidelines for infection control practices

Infection control in dental radiographyInfection control in dental radiography

Infection Control and Infection Control and the Dental Radiographerthe Dental Radiographer

Infectious diseases present a significant hazard Infectious diseases present a significant hazard in the dental environmentin the dental environment Infection control protocols are used in dentistry to Infection control protocols are used in dentistry to

minimize the potential for disease transmissionminimize the potential for disease transmission

Rationale for Infection ControlRationale for Infection Control

Haring (p. 163)Haring (p. 163) To prevent the transmission of infectious To prevent the transmission of infectious

diseasesdiseases May be transmitted from May be transmitted from

Patient to dental professionalPatient to dental professional Dental professional to patientDental professional to patient Patient to patientPatient to patient

PathogenPathogen

A microorganism capable of causing diseaseA microorganism capable of causing disease

Infection Control TerminologyInfection Control Terminology

Haring (pp. 163-164)Haring (pp. 163-164) AntisepticAntiseptic AsepsisAsepsis Bloodborne pathogenBloodborne pathogen DisinfectDisinfect DisinfectionDisinfection Exposure incidentExposure incident

Infection Control TerminologyInfection Control Terminology

Infectious wasteInfectious waste Occupational exposureOccupational exposure Parenteral exposureParenteral exposure SharpSharp SterilizeSterilize SterilizationSterilization Universal precautionsUniversal precautions

Guidelines for Infection Control PracticesGuidelines for Infection Control Practices

Haring (p. 164) (Box 15-1)Haring (p. 164) (Box 15-1) Protective Attire and Barrier TechniquesProtective Attire and Barrier Techniques Handwashing and Care of HandsHandwashing and Care of Hands Sterilization and Disinfection of InstrumentsSterilization and Disinfection of Instruments Cleaning and Disinfection of Dental Unit and Cleaning and Disinfection of Dental Unit and

Environmental SurfacesEnvironmental Surfaces

Protective Attire and Barrier TechniquesProtective Attire and Barrier Techniques

Haring (pp. 164-165) Haring (pp. 164-165) Protective clothingProtective clothing GlovesGloves MasksMasks Protective eyewearProtective eyewear

What’s missing?

Handwashing and Care of HandsHandwashing and Care of Hands

Haring (p. 165) Haring (p. 165) HandwashingHandwashing Care of handsCare of hands

Sterilization and Disinfection Sterilization and Disinfection of Instrumentsof Instruments

Haring (p. 165)Haring (p. 165)

Critical instrumentsCritical instruments

Semicritical instrumentsSemicritical instruments

Noncritical instrumentsNoncritical instruments

Cleaning and Disinfection of Dental Cleaning and Disinfection of Dental Unit and Environmental SurfacesUnit and Environmental Surfaces

Haring (p. 165)Haring (p. 165) Intermediate-level disinfectants Intermediate-level disinfectants Low-level disinfectantsLow-level disinfectants

Infection Control in Dental Infection Control in Dental RadiographyRadiography

Haring (pp. 165-166, 168) (Table 15-1) (Box 15-2)Haring (pp. 165-166, 168) (Table 15-1) (Box 15-2) Infection Control Procedures Used Before Infection Control Procedures Used Before

ExposureExposure Infection Control Procedures Used During Infection Control Procedures Used During

ExposureExposure Infection Control Procedures Used After Infection Control Procedures Used After

ExposureExposure Infection Control Procedures Used for Infection Control Procedures Used for

ProcessingProcessing

Infection Control Procedures Infection Control Procedures Used Before ExposureUsed Before Exposure

Haring (pp. 166-167)Haring (pp. 166-167) Preparation of the treatment areaPreparation of the treatment area

X-ray machineX-ray machine Dental chairDental chair Work areaWork area Lead apron Lead apron

Infection Control Procedures Infection Control Procedures Used Before ExposureUsed Before Exposure

Haring (p. 167) (Fig. 15-1)Haring (p. 167) (Fig. 15-1) Preparation of supplies and equipmentPreparation of supplies and equipment

FilmFilm Film-holding devicesFilm-holding devices Miscellaneous itemsMiscellaneous items

Infection Control Procedures Infection Control Procedures Used Before ExposureUsed Before Exposure

Preparation of the patientPreparation of the patient Chair adjustmentChair adjustment

Headrest adjustmentHeadrest adjustment

Lead apronLead apron

Miscellaneous objectsMiscellaneous objects

Infection Control Procedures Infection Control Procedures Used Before ExposureUsed Before Exposure

Preparation of the dental radiographerPreparation of the dental radiographer Handwashing Handwashing GlovesGloves Mask and eyewearMask and eyewear Film-holding devicesFilm-holding devices

Infection Control Procedures Infection Control Procedures Used During ExposureUsed During Exposure

Haring (pp. 167-168)Haring (pp. 167-168)

Drying of exposed filmsDrying of exposed films

Collection of exposed filmsCollection of exposed films

Film-holding devicesFilm-holding devices

Interruptions during exposure Interruptions during exposure

Infection Control Procedures Infection Control Procedures Used After ExposureUsed After Exposure

Haring (pp. 168-169)Haring (pp. 168-169) Disposal of contaminated itemsDisposal of contaminated items Film-holding devicesFilm-holding devices Handwashing Handwashing Lead apron removalLead apron removal Surface disinfectionSurface disinfection

Infection Control Procedures Infection Control Procedures Used for ProcessingUsed for Processing

Haring (pp. 169-170) (Figs. 15-2, 15-3)Haring (pp. 169-170) (Figs. 15-2, 15-3) Film transportFilm transport Darkroom suppliesDarkroom supplies Film handling with barrier envelopesFilm handling with barrier envelopes Film handing without barrier envelopesFilm handing without barrier envelopes Disinfection of darkroomDisinfection of darkroom Daylight loader procedures – in labDaylight loader procedures – in lab