Dental SAFE HUB: Infection Control Compliance

Ensure Your Dental Practice Stays Compliant with Confidence!

Do you have all the necessary documentation handy to meet the key Infection control compliance (IPC) points outlined by the ADA and the Dental Board of Australia?

Unlock the power of the Dental SAFE HUB! This all-in-one resource is essential for dental service providers, simplifying compliance with ADA and Dental Board of Australia standards. Say goodbye to the hassle of gathering documents and navigating complex regulations. Our expert-developed toolkit offers customizable guidelines and ready-to-use templates that save you time and reduce risks. Stay up-to-date with the latest infection control protocols, ensuring peace of mind for you and your patients. Invest in your practice's success and maintain the highest standards of infection control and regulatory compliance today!

Key Compliance Points:

• Copy of the Current standards: AS 5369:2023
• Easy access to Reference Documents: Maintain easy access to copies of essential reference documents.
• Regularly Updating Your Protocols: Ensure your infection prevention and control protocols are in line with the latest ADA Guidelines for Infection Control.
• Customise the documents for Your Practice: Apply professional judgment to tailor these guidelines to your unique dental practice environment.

Supporting and Reference Documents included in your portal

• Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (NHMRC 2019): Also referred to as the AICG.
• AS 5369:2023: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health-related facilities.
• The National Hand Hygiene Initiative
• Australian National Guidelines for the Management of Healthcare Workers Living with Blood Borne Viruses (CDNA 2019): Guidelines for healthcare workers who perform exposure-prone procedures.

Together with the ADA IPC Guidelines, all these documents form the benchmarks for professional practice and describe the level of expectations from regulators and the wider community.

Key Compliance Actions:

• Maintain Access: Keep a copy of the key reference documents listed above.
• maintain a copy of the current Standards
• Update IPC Documents: Align your dental practice infection prevention and control (IPC) documents with the latest ADA IPC Guidelines.
• Apply Professional Judgment: Determine how the ADA IPC Guidelines and other key reference documents apply to your individual dental practice environment.

Comprehensive Resources in the Dental SAFE HUB Include:

• Audit Checklist
• Audit Summary Analysis
• Practice Manual - Clinical
• Daily Run Sheet
• User Operation Manual - CSSD
• Self-Reflective Tool for Infection Prevention and Control
• Hazardous Incident Form
• Sharps Incident Form
• Code of Conduct
• Workplace Policies and Procedures
• Performance Review and Discussion Instructions
• AS4815-2006 Office Based Practice ( replaced with AS 5369:2023)
• NHMRC - Frequently Asked Questions
• NHMRC - Summary of the Guidelines
• NHMRC Infection Control Guidelines 2019
• Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control Fifth Edition (ADA)
• Dental Board Fact Sheet - Infection Prevention and Control
• Dental CPD Registration Log
• Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection in Dentistry
• ADA PS-6-14 Radiation Safety
• Radiation Safety and Protection Plan QLD
• Template Dental Radiation Management Plan
• Sieverts Blog on Radiation Safety

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Disclaimer: This HUB is for educational | reference purposes. Always consult with relevant authorities for specific compliance requirements, and ensure you edit any documentation as required to suit your individual practice.