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Chain of infection
Sterilization methods
Agencies
Sterilization Monitoring
infection control in the dental office
100

the route by which an infectious agent enters the host.

Portal of Entry

100

Requires distilled water, 270`F for 3 minutes

Autoclave

100
A regulating body that enforces requirements that state that employers must protect their employees

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

100

The CDC recommends that the dental staff receive training to properly interpret positive and negitive.

Chemical Monitors

100

Important to update this information, both verbally and in writting.

Medical History

200

The process that bridges the gap between the portal of exit of the infectious agent from the reservoir.

Mode of Transmission

200

Additional 24 hours to dissipate gas, 120`F for 2-3 hours

Ethylene Oxid Sterilization

200

Provides research and prevention programs to assist in the elimination of occupational diseases, injuries, and fatalities.

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

200
Heat-sensitive tapes or inks printed either on sterilization packaging materials or on sterilizations tape.

Process Indicators 

200
Waterless agents with disinfectant properties that decrease the number of microorganisms present.

Alcohol-based Hand Rub

300

a simple or complex organism that can be affected by an agent.

Host

300

Limited rust or corrosion of equipment, 340`F for 1 hour

Dry Heat Sterilization

300

A government agency that provides research for the expansion and implementation of knowledge for the enhancement of health

The National Institute of Health (NIH)

300

Gauges that monitor Sterilization and provides on going reports.

Mechanical Monitoring

300

mask, eyewear, gloves, gowns

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

400

An entity that is capable of causing disease

Agent

400

Special solution required, 270`F for 20 minutes

Chemical Vapor sterilization

400

The parent organization for dentistry in the United States

The American Dental Association (ADA)

400

Indicate whether correct conditions were present for sterilization to take place.

Dosage Indicators

400

One of the most important ways to prevent the transfer of microorganisms.

Handwashing

500

a place where agents can survive.

Reservoir

500

Proper ventilation required, room temperature for 6-10 hours

Liquid chemical sterilization

500

Provides the basis for many of the regulations.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

500

The most accurate way to assess whether sterilization has occurred.

Biological Monitors

500

Necessary to fight off pathogens that are encountered 

Immunizations