Agencies in Infection control
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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Regulates proper disposal and handling of mercury containing materials, sharps and fluoride levels
OSAP (Organization for Safety Asepsis Prevention)
rebranded to ADS
Educates the dental office on infection control and how to use tools
3 E’s: Exposure plan, PPE, sterilization and disinfection
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
regulates workplace hazards: chemical exposure, machine guarding, etc
CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
monitors new pathogenic trends, provides guidelines on how to prevent infection control
ADAA (American Dental Assistant Association)
promotes quality care and patient protection for the dental assistants
ADA (American Dental Assocation)
evaluates dental products for safety and efficiency
FDA (Food and Drug Administraiton)
regulates a wide range of items: dental devices, water lines, drugs/anesthetics, antibiotics, instruments
makes sure the dental materials are safe for public use… such as fluoride (OTC drug) must meet FDA standards
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