California Dental Infection Control

Chapter 4: CREATION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH CLEANING, DISINFECTION, AND STERILIZATION

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PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASESThe healthcare worker’s responsibility is to control and prevent infections and communicable diseases, recognize the strategies in preventing infections and recognizing the need for prompt evaluation and treatment of exposed personnel or patients.  Additional responsibilities include identifying means to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens (see Element II) and...

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