Infection Prevention
& Control Manual
In Today's Fast-Paced World, Maintaining A Clean And Safe Environment In Your Dental Practice Is More Crucial Than Ever.
That's why we've created an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Manual specifically tailored for dental offices like yours. Our manuals are custom-made to address the unique needs of your practice, ensuring you have the tools and guidelines you need to prioritize safety and compliance.
What's Included in the Infection Prevention
& Control (IPAC) Manual?
IPC Coordinator (IPCC) Appointed: dedicated point person to oversee IPC practices in your clinic. Clinic-Specific Instrument Reprocessing Instructions: Detailed instructions to ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of your reusable dental instruments. Operatory Set -Up, Change Over, and Shut Down: Detailed instructions to ensure proper operatory cleaning and disinfection. Sterilization Assurance Requirements and Documentation: Requirement to monitor and document sterilization processes. Sterility Monitoring Failure Protocols: Action plans to address any failures in sterilization monitoring. Hand Hygiene Policy: An official office policy for all employees to guide and instruct on hand hygiene policies and procedures. Personal Protective Equipment: Detailed instructions on types and use of various required PPE for your dental office. Laundering for Onsite Linens and PPE: Instruction for best practices for on-site laundering of contaminated PPE. Needlestick Protocol: Protocol to follow to manage and prevent needlestick injuries. Safety Engineered Sharps: Official office policy regarding the use of SES in a dental specific setting, and indications for use and avoidance of SES. Selection of Dental Instruments: A comprehensive guide for the proper selection of reusable dental instruments base on Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (MIFU). Dental Waste Management: Best practices for the safe disposal of dental waste. Sterilization Area Design: Optimal design requiements for your sterilization area. Emergency Situations and Contingency Plans: Customized plans for the dental setting to prepare for emergency situations such as boil water advisories, loss of staff, supply chain interruption and loss of reprocessing equipment. IPC Logbook: A centralized record-keeping tool for IPC activities. IPC Record Keeping Templates: Easy-to-use templates for consistent and thorough record-keeping. Quick Start Guide: Get up to speed quickly with our handy Quick Start Guide, designed to help you implement essential IPC practices right away. Staff Training Resources: Comprehensive materials to train your team on IPC protocols. Annual Review Checklist: A checklist to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
Why Choose Toothe's IPAC Manual?
Protect Your Patients and Staff
By implementing our IPC Manual, you're taking proactive steps to minimize the risk of transmission of communicable diseases, safeguarding the health and well-being of everyone in your practice.
Compliance Made Easy
Stay ahead of regulatory requirements and demonstrate your commitment to excellence with our comprehensive IPC guidelines.
Streamline Operations
Our easy-to-follow protocols and templates streamline your IPC processes, saving you time and reducing the likelihood of errors.
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Why Create Your IPAC Manual from Scratch When We've Done the Work for You?
Time and money are invaluable assets for any dental practice. That's where Toothe comes in, offering our tailor-made Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) Manual, crafted especially for dental offices like yours. With our manual, you can streamline operations, cut costs, and confidently uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance—no stress, just success!
