The 5- Second Rule: It Doesn’t Belong in the Dental Office

Summary

The major problem with infection control is crosscontamination. It is one of the most difficult concepts to teach health care workers because at home we often follow the 5-second rule. We touch items and transfer germs without even realizing it. This course will cover what to be aware of to avoid cross-contamination in your practice/clinic. This includes personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, surface disinfection, instrument processing, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, and OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss ways to update your infection control protocols.
• Avoid common mistakes of cross-contamination.
• Learn ways to train and educate dental health care professionals.