You must first complete ELEMENT I: HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ADHERE TO SCIENTIFICALLY ACCEPTED PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF INFECTION CONTROL IN ALL HEALTHCARE SETTINGS AND TO OVERSEE AND MONITOR THOSE MEDICAL AND ANCILLARY PERSONNEL FOR WHOM THE PROFESSIONAL IS RESPONSIBLE. before viewing this Lesson
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Risk AssessmentFacilities are encouraged to use the Infection Prevention Checklist for Dental Settings (Appendix A) to periodically assess practices in their facility and ensure they are meeting the minimum expectations for safe care. In the course of auditing practices, facilities may identify lapses in infection control. If such lapses are identified, efforts should be made...