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Mandatory Annual Training in Infection Control for All Va. Dental Assistants - DAI & DAII

8/1/2022 10:28:50 AM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 569


According to Virginia Board of Dentistry regulation:


18VAC60-21-175. Training In Infection control
A dentist shall be responsible for assuring that dental assistants complete annual training
in infection control standards required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and
as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Newly employed dental
assistants shall receive training as soon as possible but no later than 60 days from employment.


Documentation records shall show the dates of completion of initial and annual training,
including the date of employment for new dental assistants, All documentation of training in
infection control shall be maintained by the dentist for three years.

18VAC60-30-85,Training in Infection Control
Dental assistants shall complete annual training in Infection control standards required by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration and as recommended by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Newly employed dental assistants shall complete training as soon as
possible but no later than 60 days from employment.


Mandatory Annual Training in Infection Control for All Va. Dental Assistants - DAI & DAII


 
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