I know that JACHO is against using gluteraldehyde, what is the position of OSAP? What research could I present before an employer to recommend change?
OSAP does not test, evaluation, recommend, nor endorse specific products. We can however provide you with general information. Yes, there are dental offices that have discontinued the use of Glutaraldehyde for high-level disinfection/chemical liquid sterilization. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Infection Control Guidelines for Dental Healthcare Settings using heat-sensitive semi-critical items that must be processed with liquid chemical germicides is discouraged. Heat-tolerant or disposable alternatives are available for the majority of such items. (1) The use of “cold” chemical sterilants (e.g. gluteraldehyde) is being discontinued for several reasons (e.g. toxic chemicals, sterilization cannot be verified, states with laws requiring sterilization be verified through use of biological monitors, etc.). OSAP would like to refer you directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Infection Control Guidelines for Dental Healthcare Settings
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