Demonstration should include
- definition and use of standard precautions
- adherence to mandatory updates (e.g., routine or pandemic situations)
- use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- explanation of the roles of state and federal agencies, including OSHA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), regarding infection control and disease prevention.
Process/Skill Questions
- What are PPE items? What are their protective values?
- What are some factors that could harm an individual even when using PPE?
- What is the difference between a recommendation and a regulation?
- What are the roles of OSHA, CDC, and EPA as they relate to dentistry?