The Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) released the Ebola toolkit for dentists. Drs. Nita Mazurat and Suham Alexander prepared the following resource based on the OSAP toolkit. The OSAP website has just been updated. Click here for the updated toolkit. The guiding principle “triage, cohort, and isolate” during times of acute emerging disease or […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What should I do if a puncture injury occurs, resulting in bleeding? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response All offices should have an Office Infection Control Manual with post-exposure protocol developed utilizing information from their Provincial Dental Association. Additionally, one […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What is the role of hand sanitizers or alcohol rubs and can they be used instead of hand washing? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response Hand hygiene practice is only efficacious when there is compliance. The simple message […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What is the best outerwear for our facility? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response There is a variety of outerwear utilized in Canadian dental offices. The rationale for this variety ranges from personal comfort (including body temperature […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Why should I wear outerwear and how often should I change it? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response Outerwear is worn to prevent exposure of street clothes and operator’s skin to saliva and blood when aerosols are […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What determines how I wash my hands and with hat agents? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response The answer to this question depends on the treatment being performing and whether or not you wish to […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Why do I have to wash my hands, if I am wearing gloves? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response Hand hygiene is performed because hands are a potential source of contamination to the patient, when placing gloves […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What should I use for washing my hands before gloving? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response To wash your hands prior to gloving, you can use plain or antimicrobial soap which are recommended for hand washing […]