Health & Safety Docs. Flashcards
Dental council of Ireland 2014.
Scope of Dental Nurses.
1) Assist at chairside
2) Set up for surgical procedures
3) assist and support with sedation treatment
4) support colleagues and patients during medical em.
5) assist with the taking and developing x-rays
6) take x-rays with the prescription of operator
7) carry out IPC protocols.
8) record and maintain dental records.
9) promote oral health advice
10) carry out clerical and administrative duties.
Employers’ duties under safety, health and welfare act.
1) provide and maintain a safe working environment.
2) provide appropriate PPE for employees.
3) appoint a responsible person to act as a safety officer.
4) Provide training for employees.
Employees’ duties under safety, health and welfare act.
1) not to participate in dangerous activities that would harm the health and safety of other employees.
2) not to be under the influence at work.
3) undergo any medical examinations when asked by employers.
4) report any faults that can cause harm to others.
GDPR regulations.
1) fairness, lawfulness and transparency.
2) purpose limitations.
3) data minimisation
4) accuracy
5) storage limitation
6) integrity and confidentiality
7) accountability and compliance.
Functions of the dental council.
1) to establish, publish and maintain the register of dentists.
2) to adequately uphold the education and training of the states dental schools.
3) to outline the ethical and professional behaviour that should be upheld.
Ethical Principles.
1) Autonomy.
2) Non- Maleficient.
3) Beneficence.
4) Justice.
Components of consent.
In a language that can be understood by the pt.
Nature, purpose, benefit and risk on treatment.
What are the 5 moments of hand hygiene?
Before touching a patient. Before an aseptic procedure. After body fluid exposure. After touching a patient. After touching the patient's surroundings.
