We discussed and have implemented the policies below at this week’s staff meeting.
- Every patient washes his or her hands in the operatory.
- Staff washes hands in the presence of the patient at the beginning of every visit.
- Cleaning of all instruments is everyone’s responsibility. It begins in the operatory by removing cements, calculus, etc. chairside.
- Cleaning of instruments in the lab will be done under magnification.
- Common areas such as door handles, knobs, public surfaces, bathroom faucets, toilet handles, seats, etc. will be cleaned by staff on an ongoing basis with disinfectant. (Danyel is creating a schedule and stations that each staff member is responsible for.)
- Please avoid touching your face