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08-Jul-2011
What is HTM 01-05 HTM 01-05 is a document that has been issued by the Department of Health and is used to guide service providers in the area of Decontamination in the Dental Practice. Its aims are to recognise the difference between decontamination, cleaning and sterilisation, clarify the areas of maintenance, testing, disposal and storage and how service providers can operate safely and practically within the law and within the guidelines as set by the British Dental Association. At Tempdent, we offer this HTM 01-05 as part of our selection of CPD courses. For more information, visit our Cross Infection and Decontamination page at http://www.tempdent.co.uk/course/29/Cross-Infection-Decontamination-Cpd-Including-Htm-01-05-Tempdent-N-London. The basics include: Cross-infection This is the term given when dangerous and harmful micro-organisms are transferred from one person to another due to inadequate preventative methods and protection. An example of how this could happen is the use of the same instruments on one patient, and then another. Cross -infection can be minimised by using and asking patients to wear PPE, correctly sterilising instruments and regularly disinfecting equipments and worktops. Disinfection This involves the use of a disinfectant spray or wipe which can be used on surfaces and equipment which cannot be sterilised. While this process will kill micro-organisms, bacterial spores may remain. It is required that there are dedicated hand-washing facilities within the practice, and instruments must be transported from surgery to sterilisation in a suitable container. Additionally, uniforms must not be worn outside of the surgery or in any eating areas and must be changed daily. Sterilisation This is the process where all living organisms are destroyed and removed from an object. The most common way to achieve this is through the use of an autoclave. All sterilised instruments must be packaged in sealed plastic packets and autoclaves must not be overloaded and should have perforated trays. Disposal To prevent contamination or cross-infection, equipment and other materials must be disposed of safely. Gloves and masks must be replaced with every patient, and amalgam waste must not be mixed with any other waste type.
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