MEDIUMRegulatoryTier 1
Why Every Dental Practice Needs an Infection Control Champion
SourceDecisions in DentistryTier 1Clinical & Visual
By Kristen Pratt Machado
Originally at decisionsindentistry.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
A Canadian patient recall underscores the necessity for dental practices to designate a dedicated infection control coordinator to ensure strict compliance with CDC and OSHA protocols.
Key points
- A recent patient recall event highlights how minor infection control lapses can escalate into public health interventions and public notifications.
- Appointing a designated infection control champion ensures continuous staff training, routine compliance audits, and adherence to CDC and OSHA guidelines.
- Formalized oversight reduces operational liability, standardizes instrument processing, and safeguards practice reputation.
Who should care
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