Lecture #3 Government Agencies Flashcards
What does CDC stand for?
Center for Disease Control
What department is the CDC located in?
Department of Health and Human services
Where is CDC headquartered? What is its role?
- Located in Atlanta, GA
- Investigates and diagnosis and tries to control or prevent diseases
- Establishes guidelines or recommendations
On what things does the CDC focus its attention on?
- Infectious diseases and foodborne pathogens
- environmental health
- occupational safety and health
- health promotion
- injury prevention & education
What does IANPHI stand for?
International Association of National Public Health Institutes
- CDC is US founding member of IANPHI
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA is in within what department?
Department of Labor
Role of OSHA?
- Sets standards to promote and enforce safety in the workplace
- Assure safety and health of america’s workers
- Provides training, outreach and education
Why was OSHA created?
Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 which created OSHA. It’s mission is to help employers and employees reduce on the job injuries, illnesses and deaths
3 main strategies used by OSHA to help reduce injuries, etc.
- Enforcement - Making sure OSHA regulations are followed
- Assistance - Outreach & training to employers and employees
- Cooperation - Partnerships and alliances through voluntary programs
3 most frequent/expensive violations for dental offices
- Bloodborne pathogens ($1008)
- Hazard Communication ($358)
- Personal Protective Equipment ($2640)
When did the Bloodborne pathogens standard become effective and what agency developed it?
In 1992 by OSHA
What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Intended to protect workers from exposure to blood-borne pathogens in workplace
What does OSAP stand for?
Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures
- Non-profit
In summary, define simply the CDC, OSHA and OSAP and their function
CDC: information, Guidelines and Reccommendations
OSHA: Information, Training, and Regulations
OSAP: Leadership and Education to promote delivery of safe oral health care
