continued Importance of Reviewing Office Sterilization Procedures
during the communication . Furthermore , should there be a discrepancy between the manufacturer ’ s guidelines and those of the CDC , the Commonwealth will rely on the CDC .
• Finally , it is essential that all staff involved in the sterilization process receive proper training , and are informed of and understand , the importance of adhering to the required sterilization protocols . The CDC website contains a slide presentation that can be used to assist in staff training . This training should be conducted regularly and be made a part of every new employee ’ s orientation . Recognize that although it is appropriate to delegate the sterilization procedures , as the regulations state , a dentist commits unprofessional conduct if he or she fails to ensure that auxiliary personnel and other supervisees follow these guidelines . Therefore , although it may be the employee who violates the guidelines , the dentist ’ s license will be subject to discipline as well .
Thomas J . Weber , Esq . serves as general counsel to PDA and PDAIS . He devotes a substantial portion of his practice to dental-related matters and frequently writes and lectures on legal issues pertinent to dentists . Tom is a shareholder in the Harrisburg law firm Goldberg Katzman , P . C . where he serves on the executive committee and is chair of the civil litigation department . He can be reached at tjw @ goldbergkatzman . com .
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