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Infection prevention and control: essential documentation

Jane Renehan explores the infection prevention and control policies and protocols that every dental practice should have in place. The question – Dear Jane… Can you describe what infection prevention and control documentation is essential for a dental practice to have?  In addition, what policies and protocols will an inspector expect to find if they … Continued

Preparations for HSA inspections

Jane Renehan explores how dental practices can prepare for inspections by the Health and Safety Authority. The question – Dear Jane… The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently inspected a colleague’s dental practice. What does a practice need to do to prepare for HSA inspections? For example, what documentation may the HSA inspector look for?  … Continued

Errors in dental instrument decontamination 

Jane Renehan identifies 10 weak spots that frequently occur in dental instrument decontamination processing. The question – Dear Jane… Our practice infection prevention and control (IPC) protocol on decontamination of dental instruments is due for an annual review. We would be grateful for any advice that you can offer.  From your experience, what are the … Continued