The Compliance Divas Podcast
Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.
The Compliance Divas Podcast
#198 Clean Like a Pro: Tips for Selecting Surface Disinfectants
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Proper surface disinfection is an important component of patient safety and minimizing disease transmission in dental settings. Not only is it discussed in the CDC Guidelines, it's also required under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Listen in and ensure your products and processes are up to date.
Resources:
- CDC - Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings - 2003 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf
- CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities - 2008, updated 2020 https://bit.ly/4gXbcYD
- EPA - Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants https://bit.ly/4bjoYDC
- EPA's Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) [List B] https://bit.ly/43dIDmK