Have you been injured by a needle stick (that caused bleeding) during the last 12 months? |
841 total votes |
|
20% |
a. Yes |
|
80% |
b. No |
|
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Did you have a staff member injured in the last 12 months that required follow up blood tests or immunizations (eg. Hep B booster)? |
575 total votes |
|
12% |
a. Yes |
|
88% |
b. No |
|
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How do you monitor effective sterilization from your autoclave? |
569 total votes |
|
25% |
a. Color change on bags or tape |
|
22% |
b. Separate monitoring strip |
|
54% |
c. Samples sent to outside agency |
|
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Who is responsible for the infection-control program in your office? |
574 total votes |
|
30% |
a. Doctor |
|
53% |
b. Assistant |
|
10% |
c. Hygienist |
|
7% |
d. Office Manager |
|
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Do you use an automated process (eg. Assistina, QUATTROcare) to lubricate handpieces prior to sterilization? |
573 total votes |
|
35% |
a. Yes |
|
53% |
b. No, manual spray |
|
13% |
c. No, lube-free handpieces |
|
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Do you routinely use Lt/Rt handed gloves for restorative procedures? |
574 total votes |
|
23% |
a. Yes |
|
77% |
b. No |
|
|
Is your office latex free? |
573 total votes |
|
15% |
a. Yes |
|
85% |
b. No |
|
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How many devices do you own to sterilize instruments (Autoclave, Chemclave, StatIM, etc..)? |
575 total votes |
|
32% |
a. 1 |
|
48% |
b. 2 |
|
15% |
c. 3 |
|
5% |
d. 4+ |
|
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How often do you wash your hands? |
572 total votes |
|
44% |
a. Every time I change gloves |
|
32% |
b. Every time I enter a different room |
|
21% |
c. A few times throughout the day |
|
3% |
d. Before lunch and after restroom breaks |
|
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Did you get the influenza (flu) vaccine this year? |
573 total votes |
|
34% |
a. Yes |
|
66% |
b. No |
|
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