Illness Protocol
Safety Measures in Our Dental Practice
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Dentistry has always been ahead of the curve with the use of proper PPE procedures and sterilization techniques. We adhere to strict guidelines and precautions.
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Our team has training in proper hand washing techniques. This may seem basic; however, it is the most important thing we can do to prevent the spread of the illness and bacteria
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Staff members who are not feeling well will be asked to stay home.
Patient Protocol
Before patient arrival every effort is made to:
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Screen patients during appointment scheduling.
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Reschedule patients who show any signs of a illness or fever.
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Instruct patients to call ahead and reschedule their appointment if they develop symptoms of a any illness.
During appointment:
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Provide supplies such as alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) with 60-95% alcohol, tissues, and no-touch receptacles for disposal, at the entrance, in waiting rooms, and at the front desk.
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Frequent wipe-down of waiting rooms, bathrooms, door handles, tables, light switches, computers, etc.
Hand hygiene is performed by our staff:
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Before and after all patient contact, contact with potentially infectious material, and before putting on and after removing personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves.
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After removing PPE in order to remove any pathogens that might have been transferred to bare hands during the removal process.
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Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Staff Personal Protective Equipment
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Wear PPE (masks, gloves, cap, eye protection, face shields, gowns) when needed.
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Masks are one-time use and replace if soiled.
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Surgical masks will have attachments to seal the mask.