Now We Know It's Down To Us Flashcards
1
Q
What guidance can dentists look at when reviewing their decontamination process?
A
SDCEP (cleaning of dental instruments - dental clinical guidance)
2
Q
What guidance should we refer to in practise for decontamination?
A
SHTM 01-01 Part A-F
3
Q
When unsure about maintenance of equipment, what guidance should you refer to?
A
Manufactures Instructions for that specific piece of equipment
4
Q
How often does the washer-disinfector need to be tested? who carries these out?
A
- daily (user/dentist)
- weekly (user/dentist)
- quarterly (competent person decontamination)
5
Q
What is a CP(D) ?
A
Competent person is a person designated by the AP(D) to carry out maintenance, validation and periodic testing of WD, sterilizers and endoscope washer disinfectors
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