What are Universal Precautions?
• These are a set of guidelines that were designed to protect both workers and their customers from HIV and other blood-borne illnesses such as hepatitis. • The guidelines state that any instrument designed to penetrate the skin as tattoo or acupuncture needled either should be used only once and discarded, or should be thoroughly cleaned and sterilised after each use.
A. These are safety procedures established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA). These precautions require all dental staff involved in patient care to use appropriate protective wear, such as gloves, masks and eyewear. For more information on infection control guidelines, please visit www.cdc.gov.
