If you read the blog regularly then you’ll know that as part of our ongoing commitment to our patients we regularly refresh and update both our equipment and our skills here at the practice in order to provide the best service possible. Which is why last week our team took part in some specialised Infection Control training with Safe+Sound.
The course is designed specifically for dental practices like ours, providing essential skills and knowledge to ensure that all members of our team are working together effectively in accordance with infection control legislation and guidance to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
The subjects covered included:
- The importance of Infection Prevention and Control
- Practical tips to comply with HTM 01-05
- Cross infection, the different types of infection (their associated diseases) and recognising the routes of infection
- What’s the difference between cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation?
- Safe handling and decontamination of instruments
- Disinfection and sterilisation of instruments, impressions and surfaces
- Cleaning, maintaining and the testing of Ultra-Sonic Baths, Autoclaves, Aspirators and Suction Units
- The correct use of Autoclaves, Ultra-Sonic Baths, Washer Disinfectors and disposable Instruments
- Understanding Aseptic Storage
- The correct disposal of waste
- The importance of personal protection and protective workwear
- Operating safely and practically within the law and the British Dental Association guidelines
Here are a couple of pictures from our training day which was both informative and fun, with some ‘hands-on’ exercises. During the three hours of training our team were continuously assessed by the trainer and on completion we all received a Safe and Sound certificate which is valid for three years.
If you have any questions about how we perform any of the tasks detailed above or how we handle Infection Control here at the Wellesley, particularly since the advent of Covid, then don’t hesitate to ask us during your next visit.
