HTM 01-05: dental decontamination
Primary-care dental instrument decontamination guidance in England.
Read source ↗Infection prevention and control
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- Hand hygiene & PPE
- Decontamination cycle
- Cleaning & disinfection
- Sharps, waste & HTM 01-05
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Further reading for this topic
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Infection prevention and control code
Understand the wider infection prevention and control requirements for services in England.
Read source ↗Managing healthcare waste safely
Review segregation and correct disposal of healthcare waste.
Read source ↗Sharps safety in healthcare
Support safe sharps procedures and awareness of exposure incidents.
Read source ↗COSHH and cleaning chemicals
Understand risk assessments and control measures for hazardous substances.
Read source ↗Professional standards for safe care
Connect decontamination and safe practice to professional responsibilities.
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