regulatory and advisory agencies ch 22

Question 1

national professional organization for dentists . Periodically updates its infection control recommendations as new scientific info becomes available

Answer 1

CDA (Canadian dental association)

Question 2

supports formal education for dental assistants, dental assisting program accreditation through the commission of dental accreditation in Canada

Answer 2

CDAA (Canadian dental assistants association)

Question 3

provides protocols in which every dentist in the province must follow and imlpement in their offices (infection prevention and control)

Answer 3

ADA&C (Alberta dental association & college)

Question 4

excellent resource for info on infection control, injury prevention and occupational health issues, usa only

Answer 4

OSAP ( organization for safety and asepsis procedures)

Question 5

recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad . does not have authority to make laws.

Answer 5

CDC ( centers for disease control and prevention)

Question 6

regulates the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices, also regulates antimicrobial hand washing products and mouth rinses

Answer 6

FDA ( food and drug adminstration)

Question 7

regulatory agency, ensures safety and effectiveness of disinfectants , regulates discharge and final treatment of waste materials as well as medical waste after it leave dental office

Answer 7

EPA ( environmental protection agency)

Question 8

regulatory agency , protects workers against physical, chemical or infectious hazards in workplace

Answer 8

OSHA ( occupational safety and health administration)

Question 9

regulatory agency in Alberta , provides rules for health and safety in Albertas workforces, prevention of occupational Injury, illness and loss

Answer 9

OHS ( occupational health and safety)

Question 10

DOES NOT have regulatory authority, responsible for conducting research and making RECOMMENDATIONS for the prevention of work related to disease and injury

Answer 10

NIOSH (national institute and. occupational safety and healthy)

Question 11

recommendations

Answer 11

made by individuals, groups or agencies that are advisory and have No authority for enforcement

Question 12

regulations

Answer 12

made by groups or agencies that DO HAVE the authority to enforce regulations , may include fines, suspensions etc

Question 13

primary role of the EPA

Answer 13

enviornment

Question 14

primary role of the CDC in dentistry

Answer 14

public health