Most people think of a steam steriliser as a silver bullet for the sterilisation of dental instruments, however, infection control can be easily compromised by errors and oversights during instrument reprocessing.
The advent of effective bench-top sterilisers was a giant leap forward in infection control and instrument reprocessing in dental surgeries. Since then, sterilisers have evolved significantly, with many countries now mandating the use of so-called class B sterilisers that can create a vacuum in the steriliser's chamber prior to injecting steam for maximum effectiveness.
It's essential to have sound instrument handling procedures and a proven and traceable sterilization protocol especially in busy dental practices - to ensure staff and patients are protected from potential infections from dental instruments.
Fundamental principles in designing reprocessing areasA-dec Australia
All too often little consideration is given to sterilization or reprocessing areas in either existing or newly designed dental practices. Yet it is increasingly important to meet today's hygiene rules regarding reprocessing instruments between patients.
The new Lisa VA sterilizer from W&H sets a new benchmark in fast, simple and secure sterilization - ensuring Infection control standards are consistently maintained in your dental practice.
Daily a huge number of inpatient and outpatient surgical and non-surgical procedures are performed by using Reusable Medical Devices
One of the important measures that must be reliably performed is the appropriate cleaning of the reusable medical devices which come into contact with patient skin, blood and other body fluids and tissues.
In general and following a procedure, a medical device is contaminated with both visible and hidden bioburden. This bioburden or soil may contain hundreds if not millions of potentially infectious organisms. Any soil left on a device following cleaning can pose a risk to the patient.
Therefore, it is imperative that appropriate steps be taken to ensure a thorough cleaning process.
Reprocessing Instruments in the Dental SurgeryA-dec Australia
Reprocessing in the dental surgery is not a simple matter of sterilising instruments, it's and entire "reprocessing protocol" to protect patients and staff from potential infections from blood, saliva or aerosol-borne infections.
The advent of effective bench-top sterilisers was a giant leap forward in infection control and instrument reprocessing in dental surgeries. Since then, sterilisers have evolved significantly, with many countries now mandating the use of so-called class B sterilisers that can create a vacuum in the steriliser's chamber prior to injecting steam for maximum effectiveness.
It's essential to have sound instrument handling procedures and a proven and traceable sterilization protocol especially in busy dental practices - to ensure staff and patients are protected from potential infections from dental instruments.
Fundamental principles in designing reprocessing areasA-dec Australia
All too often little consideration is given to sterilization or reprocessing areas in either existing or newly designed dental practices. Yet it is increasingly important to meet today's hygiene rules regarding reprocessing instruments between patients.
The new Lisa VA sterilizer from W&H sets a new benchmark in fast, simple and secure sterilization - ensuring Infection control standards are consistently maintained in your dental practice.
Daily a huge number of inpatient and outpatient surgical and non-surgical procedures are performed by using Reusable Medical Devices
One of the important measures that must be reliably performed is the appropriate cleaning of the reusable medical devices which come into contact with patient skin, blood and other body fluids and tissues.
In general and following a procedure, a medical device is contaminated with both visible and hidden bioburden. This bioburden or soil may contain hundreds if not millions of potentially infectious organisms. Any soil left on a device following cleaning can pose a risk to the patient.
Therefore, it is imperative that appropriate steps be taken to ensure a thorough cleaning process.
Reprocessing Instruments in the Dental SurgeryA-dec Australia
Reprocessing in the dental surgery is not a simple matter of sterilising instruments, it's and entire "reprocessing protocol" to protect patients and staff from potential infections from blood, saliva or aerosol-borne infections.
Surgical instruments are incredibly important for hospitals around the country. They represent a significant investment hospitals make to take care of their patients. As such, they must always be maintained in good working order. Better care and maintenance leads to better patient care as well as cost savings by increasing the tools’ lifespan.
We offer a wide range of spray drying systems includingSpray Dryers, Fluidized Bed dryers, Vacuum Dryers, Flash Dryers and Conduction Dryers. In addition we also offer drying system accessories such as two fluid nozzles, rotary atomizers, industrial drying chambers, air dispersion systems. Our products are Industrial Spray Dryer, Rotary Disc Atomization Dryer, Nozzle Atomization, Co-Current Flow Spray Dryer, Open Cycle Systems, Rewet Agglomeration, Agglomeration Process, Extended Residence Time Flash Dryer, Industrial Rotary Dryers.
Laundry services in hospitals –linen handling
During any given hospital stay, patients spend most, if not all, of their time in bed.
•That means they are surrounded all day with hospital linens.
•From their gown to their sheets and blankets patients have more contact with these items than anything else in the hospital.
•Adequatesupplyofcleanlinensufficientforcomfortandsafteyofpatientandpersonalappereance&pleasant,neatlyattiredemployeesattendingpatientsinfreshcrispuniformdomuchsellthehospitaltothepublic
•Thereforeitmakessensetoensurethattheyareproperlycleaned,driedandtransportedtoavoidcrosscontamination
Haldor's flagship solution, the ORLocate™ system, tracks, manages and analyses usage patterns of surgical instruments using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. This highly modular, reliable, scalable and accurate system blends seamlessly with the workflow in the sterile processing department and during the surgical procedures. It also provides the capabilities to interact with the hospital’s real-time location system as well as hospital information systems and technologies. The ORLocate™ system is FDA 510(k) cleared and CE certified.
Sterile processing department (SPD) technicians are vital to safe and efficient care delivery in the perioperative environment and are responsible for ensuring each and every surgical instrument is safe for future use. The job requires very specific characteristics in order to perform the duties correctly and ensure the safety of all involved.
A powerful and yet safe disinfectant, sterilant and deodorant. ASFA can kill not only weak bacteria, fungi and viruses but also strong viruses that cannot be killed by alcohol such as norovirus etc. In addition ASFA is not harmful to humans, animals even if accidentally ingested. Also can be used in fruits and vegetables to keep their freshness.
Surgical instruments are incredibly important for hospitals around the country. They represent a significant investment hospitals make to take care of their patients. As such, they must always be maintained in good working order. Better care and maintenance leads to better patient care as well as cost savings by increasing the tools’ lifespan.
We offer a wide range of spray drying systems includingSpray Dryers, Fluidized Bed dryers, Vacuum Dryers, Flash Dryers and Conduction Dryers. In addition we also offer drying system accessories such as two fluid nozzles, rotary atomizers, industrial drying chambers, air dispersion systems. Our products are Industrial Spray Dryer, Rotary Disc Atomization Dryer, Nozzle Atomization, Co-Current Flow Spray Dryer, Open Cycle Systems, Rewet Agglomeration, Agglomeration Process, Extended Residence Time Flash Dryer, Industrial Rotary Dryers.
Laundry services in hospitals –linen handling
During any given hospital stay, patients spend most, if not all, of their time in bed.
•That means they are surrounded all day with hospital linens.
•From their gown to their sheets and blankets patients have more contact with these items than anything else in the hospital.
•Adequatesupplyofcleanlinensufficientforcomfortandsafteyofpatientandpersonalappereance&pleasant,neatlyattiredemployeesattendingpatientsinfreshcrispuniformdomuchsellthehospitaltothepublic
•Thereforeitmakessensetoensurethattheyareproperlycleaned,driedandtransportedtoavoidcrosscontamination
Haldor's flagship solution, the ORLocate™ system, tracks, manages and analyses usage patterns of surgical instruments using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. This highly modular, reliable, scalable and accurate system blends seamlessly with the workflow in the sterile processing department and during the surgical procedures. It also provides the capabilities to interact with the hospital’s real-time location system as well as hospital information systems and technologies. The ORLocate™ system is FDA 510(k) cleared and CE certified.
Sterile processing department (SPD) technicians are vital to safe and efficient care delivery in the perioperative environment and are responsible for ensuring each and every surgical instrument is safe for future use. The job requires very specific characteristics in order to perform the duties correctly and ensure the safety of all involved.
A powerful and yet safe disinfectant, sterilant and deodorant. ASFA can kill not only weak bacteria, fungi and viruses but also strong viruses that cannot be killed by alcohol such as norovirus etc. In addition ASFA is not harmful to humans, animals even if accidentally ingested. Also can be used in fruits and vegetables to keep their freshness.
Proper infection control in your practice requires certain protocols be followed by staff to ensure patient safety. This article focuses on proper hand piece management.
Infection Control Guidelines the responsibility of allA-dec Australia
The ADA infection control guidelines applying to dental surgeries (incorporating Australian Standards AS/NZS 4815:2006 and AS/NZS 4187:2014) have been updated in the latest ADA Guidelines for Infection Control - Third edition published in October 2015.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPROCESSING OF REUSABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTSzackwilliam
The following instructions are for all reusable medical devices supplied by Surtex Instruments Ltd, unless stated otherwise with the packaging of the product. These instructions are intended for use
only by persons with the required specialist knowledge and training
Batch Control Identification (BCI) in the dental setting allows dental practitioners to demonstrate that any critical dental instruments used on a patient have been through a particular steriliser cycle with verifiable performance data.
White paper - Key factors for developing a pharmaceutical cleaning strategyFedegari Group
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Safety precautions in the clinic and laboratory.pptxMustafa Al-Ali
Safety precautions in the clinic and laboratory.
Mustafa al-ali, 48
Safety precautions in the clinic and laboratory
Safety precautions in the dental clinic and laboratory are crucial to protect both patients and dental healthcare professionals. Here are some key safety measures to consider:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hand Hygiene
Sterilization and Disinfection
Waste Management
Radiation Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Chemical Safety
Ergonomics
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be selected based on risk assessment and tasks to be performed.
These items are designed to provide a protective barrier during dental procedures and through the sterilization process. PPE must also be considered for patients as they enter the facility and provided to administrative staff who may be screening them upon arrival.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Dental Hygiene Care Professionals (DHCP) should wear protective clothing (eg, gowns, jackets) to prevent contamination of scrubs and to protect the skin from exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Sleeves should be long enough to protect the forearms.
Protective clothing should be changed after use or when it becomes visibly soiled by blood or other bodily fluids.
DHCP should remove protective clothing before leaving the work area.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Eyewear/Face Shields
Protective Eyewear
DHCP should wear protective eyewear with solid side shields or a face shield during procedures likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood or bodily fluids or the spatter of debris. Reusable protective eyewear should be cleaned with soap and water, and when visibly soiled, disinfected between patients.
Personal eyeglasses are not considered PPE.
Protective eyewear should be provided to patients.
Face Shields
Face shields provide full-face coverage.
Must be worn with a face mask.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Gloves
DHCP should wear gloves to prevent contamination of their hands when touching mucous membranes, blood, saliva, or other potentially infectious materials and to reduce the likelihood that microorganisms on their hands will be transmitted to patients during patient care.
Gloves should be used for one patient only and discarded appropriately after use.
Hand hygiene should be performed prior to donning gloves and immediately after glove removal.
Hand Hygiene
Hand hygiene is extremely important to prevent the spread of the SARS CoV-2 virus. It also interrupts the transmission of other viruses and bacteria, thus reducing the overall burden of disease, Dental healthcare facilities should ensure that hand hygiene supplies are readily available in every patient care location.
Pre-washing considerations
Remove jewelry, ring, watches, or bracelets
Remove artificial nails if present.
Cover skin cuts, abrasions, breaks or cracks with waterproof adhesive dressings.
Use running water; avoid dipping or washing hands in a basin of standing water
When dentist Dr Corbin Barry was designing his new practice in Darlinghurst NSW, his philosophy was to make a practice that looks nothing like your typical dental practice. Read more about how A-dec 400 dental units were incorporated into this vision.
Bite Magazine Chair Buyers Guide MAR 2023.pdfA-dec Australia
With a reputation as one of the most awarded dental chairs, it is little wonder that the A-dec 500 has emerged as a top seller among Australian Dentists.
With increased focus on infection procedures in the dental environment, testing microbiological activity accurately in waterlines has also become important.
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A-dec Joins Australian Dental Health Foundation as supporting sponsorA-dec Australia
A-dec is pleased to announce that it has joined the Australian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF) as a supporting sponsor, to help the organisation deliver the operation of charitable dental programs to assist disadvantage Australians.
Management of aerosols is an important part of day-to-day infection practices in the the dental surgery and even more important in the current COVID-19 pandemic
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Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
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This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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1. CATEGORY
102 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST
Many people think of a steam steriliser
as a ‘sliver bullet’ for the sterilisation
of dental instruments, however, infection
control can be easily compromised by
errors and oversights during instrument
reprocessing.
The most common causes of infection
control failures are:
1. Instruments have not been cleaned
with an effective detergent before
sterilisation
2. Instruments have been over-oiled with
lubricant
3. The correct sterilisation cycle is
not selected to match the load being
processed
4. Air remains inside the vacuum
chamber during sterilisation
5. Instruments are wet at the end of the
cycle
6. The instrument pouch is torn or
expired
According to A-dec Australia, all of
these issues can be easily addressed by
using the appropriate equipment, infection
control protocols and sterilisation cycle.
Cleaning & Lubrication:
Instrument reprocessing starts with
thoroughly washing instruments by hand
– or in a thermo washer disinfector to
remove gross debris and surface biofilm.
This should be followed by further
preparation of dental handpieces in an
automated handpiece maintenance unit
to ensure they are correctly cleaned and
properly lubricated prior to sterilisation.
The ADA recommends automated
instrument maintenance units (such
as the W&H Assistina) over manual
processing because these units provide
more consistent and reliable results.
Hand processing using aerosol
lubricating sprays can cause over-oiling
of handpieces, which interferes with the
sterilisation process, wastes lubricant and
can also clog handpieces.
The Assistina TWIN is the newest
automated handpiece maintenance unit
from handpiece manufacturer, W&H.
Assistina TWIN employs innovative oil
nebulisation technology that enables
it to clean and lubricate an individual
handpiece in the record time of just 10
seconds!
While one handpiece is being
processed, another can be loaded in the
dual chamber for rapid turnaround. This
has proven a popular and affordable choice
for its rapid turnaround and compact
footprint.
ADA Infection control guidelines also
recommend the use of a suitable detergent
designed by the instrument manufacturer
to effectively clean instruments prior to
sterilisation.
W&H ActiveFluid™, which is used
in Assistina handpiece units, is a gentle,
slightly alkaline (pH 7.6) water-based
formulation that contains an anionic
surfactant. This makes ActiveFluid
ideal for cleaning and neutralising acidic
organic contaminants – notably blood and
saliva – while also inhibiting the growth of
viruses and bacteria.
Sterilisation:
A vital aspect of effective sterilisation is
correct load selection matching the size
and type of load. For example, using ‘S’ or
‘N’ cycles for processing wrapped, hollow
or porous loads can compromise infection
control.
It is also important to ensure a
complete vacuum is maintained inside
a vacuum steam steriliser to remove air
from inside instrument pouches and the
lumen (hollow space) inside instruments
to ensure all parts of all instruments are
exposed to saturated steam.
The new Lisa VA steriliser uses
the ‘Universal B’ 134 degrees or Prion
cycle for all load types (solid, hollow,
porous), whether wrapped or unwrapped,
ensuring ‘hospital grade’ sterilisation
of all instruments meeting Australian
Standards AS 4815 & AS 4817. This can
be achieved at the touch of just one button
on the simplified Lisa VA colour touchpad.
Lisa’s patented EcoDry technology
automatically matches cycle time to
the mass of the load, which reduces
cycle time, saving time and energy and
prolonging instrument life. A typical 2 kg
mixed load can be fully sterilised and dried
in just 30 minutes.
Small, unwrapped loads (for example
solid hand instruments without hinged
joints or hollow spaces) can be processed
on a special ‘Fast’ cycle in as little as 13
minutes.
Significantly, the Lisa VA is the
only bench-top steriliser with an air
leak detector, ensuring the entire load is
exposed to saturated steam every cycle.
Because of this feature, the use of test
strips and a test cycle are only required
once a week, instead of once a day – saving
staff time and energy.
Instrument tracking:
The Lisa captures all batch data on internal
memory and USB. It can also be attached
to a LisaSAFE barcode printer, which will
only produce a tracking label if all the
cycle parameters have been met (i.e. time,
steam pressure and temperature).
Lisa VA features optional password-
protected load release with user
identification that enables the operator to
verify that the cycle has been completed
successfully, the load is dry and any
chemical indicators used have changed
colour.
The Lisa can be monitored wirelessly
in real time on the free Lisa app for
tablets and Smartphones, enabling the
management of the sterilisation process
remotely.
The Lisa VA steriliser, Assistina
handpiece maintenance units and high
quality W&H handpieces are exclusively
available from A-dec. u
Phone 1800 225 010 for your nearest
W&H authorised distributor.
If it’s not clean and dry, it’s not sterile!
Fast, secure and simple sterilisation
INFECTION CONTROL, STERILISERS AND STERLISER SOLUTIONS