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Assessing the Dental Practice Sterilization Process

Why is assessing your sterilization process essential?

Conducting an assessment is crucial for evaluating the risk level and prevention requirements of your dental practice in terms of patient and staff safety.

An assessment aims to determine whether your sterilization processing area effectively maintains the quality and safety of patient care items. By doing so, it helps in the prevention and control of infectious diseases, as well as the management of personnel health and safety concerns related to infection control.

What are the consequences of neglecting proper sterilization procedures?

Failing to implement a thorough sterilization process can lead to severe repercussions for your dental practice.

These consequences include:

1. Public Awareness: An infection control breach can result in negative publicity, damaging the reputation of your practice.

2. Regulatory Complaints: Patients or staff members may file complaints with the state board or OSHA, exposing your practice to potential legal consequences.

3. License and Reputation at Stake: The license of dental team members and the overall reputation of your practice are put on the line when proper sterilization protocols are not followed.

4. Risk of Infections: Without proper sterilization, both patients and staff members are at a higher risk of contracting infectious diseases.

5. Time and Effort: Dentists may find themselves spending valuable time defending their failure to adhere to infection control practices.

It is essential to prioritize a good sterilization process to avoid these consequences and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in your dental practice.

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Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

Kellie Thimmes, BS, DISIPC

Compliance Advisor, SafeLink Consulting Inc.

Kellie helps dental practices and laboratories with infection control and prevention as well as assisting them with OSHA compliance and following CDC guidelines. Kellie has a wealth of expertise, holds a range of certifications, including the OSAP/DANB Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (DISIPC). Prior to her current role with SafeLink Consulting, Kellie served as the Senior Consultant and Education Specialist for ProEdge Dental Water Labs, where she made a significant impact in the industry. Throughout her career, she has successfully guided and supported countless dental professionals in establishing and upholding a robust and effective safe water protocol.