Instituting a Personnel Health Program in the Dental Office

Authors: 
Kathy Ecklund, RDH, MPH; Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH
Type: 
Article
Publication/Release Date: 
January 30, 2009
Language: 
English
Organization: 
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
Description: 

This is a two-part series on maintaining personnel health as part of an effective infection control program and 2 CEUs are available for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.  The first part of the two-part series addresses the elements of a personnel health program, CDC guidelines for work restrictions, and the necessary written policies, procedures, and guidelines needed to implement a personnel health program.  Part two addresses standard precautions and monitoring of disease outbreaks.

Part 1: Take Action to Stay Healthy

Part 2: Maintaining Personnel Health in the Dental Office