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 |
|
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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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