Infection Prevention and Control Blogs
Risk Assessment of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In certain situations, the human body is a perfect environment for microorganisms to grow. Both harmless and harmful microorganisms are found on our skin, mucous membranes, and other body orifices. Normal flora is microorganisms that live both on and/or in our body in a symbiotic and non-harmful relationship with us.
People wearing face masks when they are not in clinical environments is a common sight these days. Air quality in some regions has meant increased use of surgical style face masks in the hope of filtering out pollution.
In dentistry, clinical staff work in close proximity…
Coronavirus Infection Explained
Viral Evolution - A Timely Reminder in Support of a Back to Basics Approach
What is a virus?
Viruses are microorganisms that exist almost everywhere. They can infect most living things including humans, animals, plants, fungi and…
SUSTAINABLE COMPLIANCE: THREE PLACES TO START GOING GREEN IN 2020
Reused and reduced.
Recycled and repurposed.
Composted and compounded.
Historically in dentistry, we have been a high waste, non-reusable industry. We’ve tried, unsuccessfully, to reduce and reuse but there seem to be numerous obstacles…
What information should your Infection Prevention Policy & Procedures Manual include?
Estimate reading time: 3 - 5 mins
An integral piece of your required documentation at your practice, in adhering to Australian and New Zealand Compliance protocols, is the Infection Prevention Policy and Procedures Manual.
This manual must be an ultra-comprehensive…
Complacent or Compliant?
Estimated reading time: Approx. 5 minutes
Whenever asked about infection prevention and sterilisation protocols and procedures, the three most common statements we hear from different members of the dental team are:
“Oh, the girls do that.”
The Dental Council of NSW has issued an important announcement on the. 7th of November 2018 that it will carry out random infection control audits at dental practices whether or not a practitioner or practice has been subject to a complaint.
"Following a serious infection control…
How to get your dental practice Compliant: the 4 components of Compliance
Estimate reading time: 5-7 minutes
Is your practice compliant?
Infection control breaches should never ever be taken lightly. With most practices achieving an average of 77% compliance rate when audited, the risks are very real and concerning.
Prime Practice Compliance, a division of Prime Practice, is launching Infection Prevention Online Self-Assessments.
The Online Self-Assessment will allow Australian and New Zealand dental practices to undertake fast, cost-effective assessments that are fully compliant with the current AUS/NZ standards for infection prevention. The Audit tool will produce a comprehensive audit report and action plan,…
Introducing Prime Practice Compliance
Prime Practice, the leading independent practice management company in the southern hemisphere, is excited to announce the launch of its new Compliance division, headed by Meg Sharpe.
Infection prevention requires co-operation and adherence to strict rules by the whole dental team. Overall responsibility for infection prevention…
Risk Assessment of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In certain situations, the human body is a perfect environment for microorganisms to grow. Both harmless and harmful microorganisms are found on our skin, mucous membranes, and other body orifices. Normal flora is microorganisms that live both on and/or in our body in a symbiotic and non-harmful relationship with us.
People wearing face masks when they are not in clinical environments is a common sight these days. Air quality in some regions has meant increased use of surgical style face masks in the hope of filtering out pollution.
In dentistry, clinical staff work in close proximity…
Coronavirus Infection Explained
Viral Evolution - A Timely Reminder in Support of a Back to Basics Approach
What is a virus?
Viruses are microorganisms that exist almost everywhere. They can infect most living things including humans, animals, plants, fungi and…
SUSTAINABLE COMPLIANCE: THREE PLACES TO START GOING GREEN IN 2020
Reused and reduced.
Recycled and repurposed.
Composted and compounded.
Historically in dentistry, we have been a high waste, non-reusable industry. We’ve tried, unsuccessfully, to reduce and reuse but there seem to be numerous obstacles…
What information should your Infection Prevention Policy & Procedures Manual include?
Estimate reading time: 3 - 5 mins
An integral piece of your required documentation at your practice, in adhering to Australian and New Zealand Compliance protocols, is the Infection Prevention Policy and Procedures Manual.
This manual must be an ultra-comprehensive…
Complacent or Compliant?
Estimated reading time: Approx. 5 minutes
Whenever asked about infection prevention and sterilisation protocols and procedures, the three most common statements we hear from different members of the dental team are:
“Oh, the girls do that.”
The Dental Council of NSW has issued an important announcement on the. 7th of November 2018 that it will carry out random infection control audits at dental practices whether or not a practitioner or practice has been subject to a complaint.
"Following a serious infection control…
How to get your dental practice Compliant: the 4 components of Compliance
Estimate reading time: 5-7 minutes
Is your practice compliant?
Infection control breaches should never ever be taken lightly. With most practices achieving an average of 77% compliance rate when audited, the risks are very real and concerning.
Prime Practice Compliance, a division of Prime Practice, is launching Infection Prevention Online Self-Assessments.
The Online Self-Assessment will allow Australian and New Zealand dental practices to undertake fast, cost-effective assessments that are fully compliant with the current AUS/NZ standards for infection prevention. The Audit tool will produce a comprehensive audit report and action plan,…
Introducing Prime Practice Compliance
Prime Practice, the leading independent practice management company in the southern hemisphere, is excited to announce the launch of its new Compliance division, headed by Meg Sharpe.
Infection prevention requires co-operation and adherence to strict rules by the whole dental team. Overall responsibility for infection prevention…