Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003
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Slide 12: Personnel Health Elements of an Infection Control Program
Slide Text
- Education and training
- Immunizations
- Exposure prevention and postexposure management
- Medical condition management and work-related illnesses and
restrictions
- Health record maintenance
Speaker Notes
Each dental office should have a written plan for an infection control program that includes elements to protect personnel. These elements include:
- Education programs for staff members.
- Immunization plan for vaccine preventable diseases.
- Exposure prevention and postexposure management, with follow-up of
staff exposed to infectious organisms or potentially harmful materials.
- Medical condition management and work-related illnesses and
restrictions.
- Maintenance of health records in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
Page last reviewed: September 22, 2009
Page last modified: April 26, 2005
Content source:
Division of Oral Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion
