Hierarchy of Controls in Infection Control

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What is the most effective way to control a hazard?

  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Substitution of a hazardous process
  • Engineering controls (correct)
  • Administrative controls

What is the primary goal of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)?

  • To promote the use of PPE in dental clinics
  • To promote infection control and related science-based health and safety policies (correct)
  • To regulate the manufacturing of medical devices
  • To develop new sterilization methods

Which of the following is NOT regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

  • Dental chairs (correct)
  • Drugs
  • Food
  • Mouth rinses

What is the correct sequence of the hierarchy of controls?

<p>Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of indicators are regulated by the FDA?

<p>Biologic and chemical indicators (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the FDA?

<p>Ensuring the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Hierarchy of Controls

  • Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are the levels of the hierarchy

Organizations

  • OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention) is a nonprofit organization composed of dental practitioners, allied health care workers, industry representatives, military personnel, and others
  • OSAP promotes infection control and related science-based health and safety policies and practices

FDA

  • FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services
  • Ensures the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices
  • Regulates the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices, including:
    • Sterilizers
    • Biologic and chemical indicators
    • Ultrasonic cleaners and cleaning solutions
    • Liquid sterilants (e.g., glutaraldehyde)
    • Gloves
    • Masks
    • Surgical gowns
    • Protective eyewear
    • Handpieces
    • Dental instruments
    • Chairs and unit lights
    • Mouth rinses

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