ADA Practical Guide to Effective Infection Prevention and Control, Fifth Edition.

• Author: Association American Dental Association, American Dental.
• Place / Publishing House: Chicago : : American Dental Association,, 2022.; Ã2022.
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Edition: 5th ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (317 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Acknowledgements -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- COVID-19 Pandemic and Federal Guidelines -- Building a Culture of Safety Requires Teamwork and Leadership -- Overview of Content -- Chapter 1: Fundatmentals of Infection Prevention and Control -- Chapter 2: Disinfection and Sterilization -- Chapter 3: Dental Water Quality -- Chapter 4: Infection Prevention and Control during Clinical Procedures -- Chapter 5: Special Considerations and Pandemic Preparedness -- Objectives -- How to Use This Book -- Who Should Use It -- How to Begin -- To Use This Guide -- Continuing Education Credit -- Infection Prevention and Control Self-Assessment Checklist -- Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control -- Learning Objectives -- The Infectious Disease Process: The Chain of Infection -- Causative Agent (Pathogen) -- Modes of Transmission -- Susceptible Host -- Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens -- Preventing Occupational Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens -- Preventing Transmission of Respiratory Pathogens -- Transmission-based Precautions -- Transmission of COVID-19 -- Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette -- Precautions and Considerations during Public Health Emergencies -- Source Control and Screening Measures for Respiratory Symptoms -- COVID-19 Testing and Lab Testing in Dental Facilities -- Droplet and Airborne Precautions during Public Health Emergencies -- Occupational Health and Safety Education: Making It All Work for the Dental Team -- The Role of the Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator -- Immunizations and Tuberculosis Testing -- Comprehensive Written Infection Prevention, Occupational Health, and Patient Safety Plan -- Patient Medical History and Standard Precautions -- Employee Health -- Needle and Sharps Safety.

Employee Medical Conditions, Work-related Illnesses, and Work Restrictions -- Hand Hygiene and Care -- Routine Handwashing and Antisepsis -- Fingernails and Artificial Nails -- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -- Respiratory Protection: Masks and Fit-tested Particulate Respirators -- Protective Eyewear and Face Shields -- Protective Clothing -- Gloves -- Handwashing and Glove Use for Oral Surgical Procedures -- Contact Dermatitis and Latex Allergy -- Precautions for Patients with Latex Allergy -- Goal-setting Worksheet -- Chapter 2: Disinfection and Sterilization -- Learning Objectives -- Cleaning, Decontamination, Disinfection, and Sterilization -- Disinfection Levels -- When to Clean, Disinfect, or Sterilize Patient Care Items -- Sterilization Methods -- Other Methods of Sterilization -- Sorting and Preparing Items for Sterilization -- Reprocessing Reusable Instruments and Devices -- Sterility Assurance -- Storage of Sterilized Items and Clean Dental Supplies -- Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces -- Clinical Contact Surfaces -- Housekeeping Surfaces -- Dental Laboratory Infection Prevention and Control -- Fogging and UV Disinfection -- Blood Spills and Disinfection -- Nonregulated and Regulated Medical Waste -- Handling of Biopsy Specimens -- Discharging Blood or Other Body Fluids into Sanitary Sewers or Septic Tanks -- Goal-setting Worksheet -- Chapter 3: Dental Water Quality -- Learning Objectives -- Growth of Bacteria in Dental Waterlines -- Managing Dental Unit Water Quality -- Sterile Irrigating Solutions for Oral Surgery -- Other Indications for the Use of Sterile Irrigating Solutions -- Monitoring Dental Water Quality -- Municipal Water Systems, Facility Plumbing, and Drinking Water Advisories -- Goal-setting Worksheet -- Chapter 4: Infection Prevention and Control During Clinical Procedures -- Learning Objectives.

Infection Prevention and Control during the Pretreatment Period -- Personal Protective Equipment -- PPE Wear under Standard Precautions -- Chairside Infection Prevention and Control -- Infection Prevention and Control during the Post-treatment Period -- Infection Prevention for Imaging, Scanning, and Sensing Procedures -- Extraoral Radiographic Equipment -- Procedures for Handling Film and Phosphor Plates -- Digital Radiographic, Photographic, Scanning, and Sensor Technologies -- Keyboards and Other Data Entry Equipment -- Summary of Infection Prevention and Control during Patient Care: -- A Four-stage Process -- Stage 1: Pretreatment -- Stage 2: Chairside -- Stage 3: Post-treatment -- Stage 4: Radiographic, Photographic, Scanning, and Sensor Procedures -- Goal-setting Worksheet -- Chapter 5: Special Considerations and Pandemic Preparedness -- Learning Objectives -- Dental Handpieces and Other Devices Attached to Air and Waterlines -- Dental Handpieces and Other Devices Not Connected to Air or Waterlines -- Saliva Ejectors -- Aseptic Technique for Parenteral Medications -- Single-use or Disposable Devices -- Preprocedural Mouthrinses -- Handling of Extracted Teeth -- Storage and Disposal -- Teeth Used in Educational Settings -- Laser/Electrosurgery Plumes or Surgical Smoke -- Management of Patients with History of Symptoms of TB and other Highly Infectious Respiratory Diseases -- Managing Patients with TB and Preventing Transmission -- Management of Patients with Suspected CJD or Other Prion Diseases -- Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness -- Goal-setting Worksheet -- Chapter Review Questions -- Chapter 1 Review Questions -- Chapter 2 Review Questions -- Chapter 3 Review Questions -- Chapter 4 Review Questions -- Chapter 5 Review Questions -- Appendices -- A. Glossary -- B. List of Acronyms -- References.