Infection Control Procedures

2001 ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lemmon ◽  
Jock Harkness
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Control Procedures

Managing Our Microbial Mark

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 393-428
Author(s):  
Ann Marie Marciarille
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
The United States ◽  
West African ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Quality Reporting ◽  
Reporting Systems ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Healthcare Associated

The narrative of Ebola's arrival in the United States has been overwhelmed by our fear of a West African-style epidemic. The real story of Ebola's arrival is about our healthcare system's failure to identify, treat, and contain healthcare associated infections. Having long been willfully ignorant of the path of fatal infectious diseases through our healthcare facilities, this paper considers why our reimbursement and quality reporting systems made it easy for this to be so. West Africa's challenges in controlling Ebola resonate with our own struggles to standardize, centralize, and enforce infection control procedures in American healthcare facilities.

Infection control: current status. risks, research, rules and recycling

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Jennifer Haworth ◽  
Jonathan Sandy ◽  
Anthony J Ireland
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Infectious Agents ◽  
Emerging Infections ◽  
Healthcare Waste ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

We are living through a period of immense change following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China in December 2019. Even before the pandemic, the cost of managing healthcare-associated infections in the UK was considerable. The risk of acquiring any infection from the dental environment must be reduced to a minimum. As we have observed in recent years, new infectious agents emerge frequently, and the dental profession must be ready to respond appropriately and quickly. Orthodontic practice presents unique challenges in relation to infection control procedures. The impact of healthcare waste on the environment must also be considered. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This paper describes the range of infectious agents posing a risk to dental team members and patients. The aim is to place the recent coronavirus pandemic in the context of other recent emerging infections. Some of the latest research regarding infection control procedures is reviewed. Current best practice is described.

scholarly journals Survey of Infection Control Procedures at Manicure and Pedicure Establishments in North York

2001 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian L. Johnson ◽  
John J. M. Dwyer ◽  
I. D. Rusen ◽  
Rita Shahin ◽  
Barbara Yaffe
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Control Procedures

scholarly journals A survey of cross-infection control procedures: knowledge and attitudes of Turkish dentists

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 565-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emir Yüzbasioglu ◽  
Duygu Saraç ◽  
Sevgi Canbaz ◽  
Y. Sinasi Saraç ◽  
Seda Cengiz
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Control Procedures

scholarly journals Analysis of risk factors for occupationally acquired HBV, HCV, HIV infections in Polish paramedics

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Topczewska ◽  
Maria Gańczak
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Exposure Risks ◽  
Anti Hiv

Abstract Background Paramedics constitute a group of professionals constantly exposed to potentially infectious biological material through close contacts with patients, possibly resulting in occupationally acquired infections. Objectives To assess the prevalence and to analyze selected risk factors for occupationally acquired HBV, HCV and HIV infections among Polish paramedics. Methods Between December 2018-April 2019 a cross-sectional sero-survey was conducted in 6 randomly selected ambulance stations in the West Pomeranian region of Poland with the use of an anonymous questionnaire. Serum samples were assessed for anti-HBc total, anti-HCV, anti-HIV with the use of 3rd-generation testing methods. Results Response rate was 83%; 141 participants (82% males, median age 33 years, median length of practice 11.9 years) agreed to participate. Anti-HBc were found in 7% participants, none of infected individuals was aware of an infection; no anti-HCV/anti-HIV positive paramedics were recognized. Risk factors for occupationally acquired infections were as follows: 5.1% paramedics were not vaccinated against HBV, 18.3% sustained ≥ 1 sharps injury in the preceding year (44.4% of incidents were not reported), 95.6% irregularly used masks/goggles, 6.2% used gloves irregularly (the lack of availability was the most commonly stated reason), 5.1% had never participated in infection control training, 61.6 % did not use safety engineered devices at work, 52.2% reported recapping a needle in the last 12 months. The risk of a single exposure to HBV was correctly defined by 40.2 % of participants, to HCV - by 33.0%, to HIV - by 28.3%. Conclusions Most risk factors for occupationally acquired blood-borne infections among Polish paramedics are modifiable. Unsatisfactory knowledge about the occupational exposure risks and poor compliance with infection-control procedures call for better risk recognition and assessment to reduce HBV, HCV and HIV infections in this group of health professionals. Key messages Paramedics showed detectable markers of HBV infection; individuals with not recognized occupationally acquired infection could be a source of infection for patients. Existing policies should be reinforced, and better surveillance for occupational risks should be instituted to minimize occupational blood borne infections among paramedics.

A Review of COVID-19 and the Implications for Orthodontic Provision in England

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-124
Author(s):  
Sally Zahran ◽  
Natasha Wright
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Dental Profession ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Guidelines And Recommendations

COVID-19 is an unprecedented virus that is destroying the lives of many people worldwide. Dentistry as a profession falls into a high-risk group due to our close proximity to patients and the aerosols generated in routine dental procedures. The UK dental community has frantically searched for answers to questions about the new virus and guidance on provision of dental care. This article will review the most up-to-date recommendations for infection control procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in England. PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar databases were searched up until 9 June. This is a review of the current information, guidelines and recommendations about the COVID-19 virus and use of PPE for dentists and orthodontists. As of 9 June, the dental profession has received mixed guidance on how best to manage our patients whilst national lockdown is eased and we enter a recovery phase, but uncertainty remains for the long-term provision of Orthodontics. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article gives an overview of guidance and recommendations for dentists and orthodontists in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with regards to infection control and use of PPE.

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