LDU Managers Module July 2024 Flashcards
why is safe ventilation needed
minimise airborne transmission in healthcare settings
how many air changes are required per hour in the surgery
10
where can you find more information on ventilation
SDCEP
what are the changes to LDU teaching
no more type N steriliser
no longer using ultrasonic cleaning methods
what non-verbal action can you do to improve patients perceptions on decontamination in dentistry
open wrapped instruments in front of patients
ensure LDU is clean and organised
what are the properties of vCJD
no DNA or RNA
sticks to steel, hard to kill
resistant to disinfectants, UV light, ionising radiation, ultrasonics, boiling and heat
why do we need sterile instruments
reduces probability of infection transmission
international standard for surgical instruments
legislative and professional standards
maintain high quality of care for patients
what does it mean if an instrument is sterile at the point of use
packaged and have been in vacuum steriliser
what is the definition of instrument sterility
the probability that there are viable microbes on the instrument is equal to or less than 1 in a million by a validated process
how would you deal with infection control with a patient known to have vCJD
use single use instruments for increased risk and incinerate materials afterwards
what is the important legislation concerning medical devices
Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
what does the MDR do
regulates manufacture of medical devices
emphasis on quality management systems
classes devices according to risk of adverse event
what enforces the MDR and what does this mean
MHRA
means that medical devices need a UKCA or CE marking
why is the MDR important
conformity amongst manufacturers
provide health and safety benefits to patients, users and any other persons at risk
who enforces the health and safety at work act
health and safety executive
which 3 of the 9 GDC standards are important with the LDU
patients interests first
maintain and develop and work within your professional knowledge
raise concerns if patients are at risk
what is the new guidance document for the LDU
SHTM 01-05
what does the SHTM 01-05 indicate
daily ACT is removed for a fully validated and maintained machine if in line with manufacturers IFUs
handpieces are to be processed in WD and steriliser in accordance with manufacturers IFUs
what does the CPI do
provide efficient and effective single system that meets the needs of all bodies with responsibility for inspection
what does the DPI do
undertake inspections of GDP, community and salaried dental service sites using the national combined inspection checklist
what does the DPA do
provide support and advice to GDPs and others by a variety of contacts including visits to assist in helping practitioners to meet required standards
why do unannounced inspections occur
when patient safety concerns were raised during previous routine inspection by NHS boards
what are some essential criteria of the CPI
appropriate hand hygiene products
washer disinfector is suitable
how many hours of NES training must you do for IPC for the CPI inspection
3 hours every 3 years
