Foundations in Continuing Education

Infection Control & OSHA - 12 hrs

Endnotes


Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Etiology and Transmission of TB, HIV, and Hepatitis B

Chapter 3: Personal Protective Attire

Chapter 4: Surfaces and Waste Disposal

Chapter 5: Chemical Disinfectants

Chapter 6: Steps in Instrument Processing

Chapter 7: Methods of Sterilization

Chapter 8: The Dental Laboratory

Chapter 9: Waterlines

Chapter 10: Ethical and Legal Considerations Regarding AIDS and HIV

Chapter 11: OSHA

Chapter 12: Sample OSHA Documentation

Chapter 13: Summary Checklists

Bibliography and Suggested Reading List

Appendices

Internet Resources

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  1. Miller, C.H.; Palenik, C.J. Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team. Mosby 1994.

  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for preventing the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health Care Facilities, 1994.

  3. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/mmwr/mmwr05jun81.pdf

  4. "Can AIDS Be Cured? Research Suggests a Disappointing Answer: Probably Not" Wall Street Journal (04.30.01) Associated Press. In The PreventioNews Mailing List maintained by the National Prevention Information Network (NPIN), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention. April 30, 2001.

  5. ADA, CDC, OSHA.

  6. OSAP Dental Infection Control and Office Safety Resource Guide 1999.

  7. OSAP Monthly Focus #1, 2001

  8. OSAP Monthly Focus #6, 1998

  9. US Food and Drug Administration-Center for Devices and Radiological Health Office Of Device Evaluation Division Of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Website

  10. Molinari, J.A.; Molinari, G.E. "Is mouthrinsing before dental procedures worthwhile?" JADA 1992; 123(3): 75-80.

  11. ADA Statement on Backflow Prevention and the Dental Office Adopted by the American Dental Association Board of Trustees, April 24, 1996, and ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, April 21, 1996

  12. Watson, C.M.; Whitehouse, R.L.S. "Possibility of cross-contamination between dental patients by means of the saliva ejector." JADA 1993; 124(4): 77-80.

  13. OSAP Monthly Focus #3, 2000.

  14. Santiago, J et al Mictobial contamination of dental unit waterlines: Short and long term effects of flushing. Gen Dent 1994. 42(6): 528-544.

  15. Bednarsh, H. et al Check your dental unit water IQ. Access Vol. 10, No.9, 1997

  16. OSAP Monthly Focus #12, 1999.

  17. OSAP Position Paper on dental unit waterlines. 2000.

  18. Colonel Shannon E. Mills, DDS. "Dental Waterline Update 2000".June 17, 2000 OSAP Annual Symposium.

  19. OSAP Website: www.osap.org "Suggested Procedures for Dental Offices During Boil-Water Advisories"

  20. Donn, J. Jury rejects man's claim he contracted AIDS from dentist. Feb. 17, 1996. Patriot Ledger

  21. Associated Press "High Court to hear HIV bias case" New York Times 11/25/97

  22. Greenhouse, Linda "Justices, 6-3, Bar Veto of Line Items in Bills; See H.I.V. as Disability" New York Times 6/26/98 P. A1.

  23. ADA Statement on Bragdon Case Brief. www.ada.org

  24. ADA News, Vol. 31, No. 11, June 5, 2000: 8 in OSAP Report Spring/Summer 2000 13(2).

  25. Bednarsh, H. OSHA Issues new compliance directive. Access March 2000.

  26. OSAP Monthly Focus #2, 2000.

  27. OSAP Monthly Focus #2, 2001.

  28. Based on information from www.osha.gov and Appendix material from CPL 2-2.44D - Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens Nov. 5, 1999

  29. Downloaded from www.osha.gov

  30. Downloaded from www.osha.gov. Training for Development of Innovative Control Technology Project June Fisher, M.D. © June1993, revised August 1998 Trauma Foundation, Bldg #1, Room #300 San Francisco General Hospital 1001 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110

  31. Downloaded from www.osha.gov. Training for Development of Innovative Control Technology Project June Fisher, M.D. © June1993, revised August 1998

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