Disinfecting the Operatory Follow these step-by-step instructions for cleaning, disinfecting the operatory. View resource Disinfecting the Operatory
Operatory Disinfection: At-a-Glance Display this poster in the operatory for quick reference on effective operatory disinfection. View resource Operatory Disinfection: At-a-Glance
Patient Screening Screening patients and other visitors is an essential part of COVID-19 infection prevention. Dental practices must also perform screening in compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations. View resource Patient Screening
Cal/OSHA Regulation on Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Compliance requirements for preventing transmission of aerosol transmissible diseases (ATDs) at health care facilities. View resource Cal/OSHA Regulation on Aerosol Transmissible Diseases
Airborne Infection Isolation Room Requirements Airborne infection isolation rooms, also known as negative pressure rooms, must be constructed, operated and maintained according to Cal/OSHA regulations. This is a summary of those regulations. View resource Airborne Infection Isolation Room Requirements
Required Notice of Potential Exposure to COVID-19 California employers must notify employees of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the worksite. This resource details the legal requirements and provides a template for the notice. View resource Required Notice of Potential Exposure to COVID-19
Respiratory Protection Program Customize this sample plan which is required when an employer requires an employee to wear a respirator, such as an N95. This is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. View resource Respiratory Protection Program
COVID Addendum to the IIPP California businesses are required to have a written COVID-19 prevention plan. It may be a separate document or an addendum to the injury and illness prevention plan. View resource COVID Addendum to the IIPP
Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations Copy of California Code of Regulations Title 16 Section 1005, which require written protocols for instrument processing, operatory cleanliness, and injury management. Updated Sept 2011. View resource Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations
Surface Disinfectants and Waterline Cleaners Surface disinfectants and waterline cleaners used and sold in the state must be registered with the state Department of Pesticide Regulation. View resource Surface Disinfectants and Waterline Cleaners
Sterilizer Spore Tests/Biological Indicators Vendor List Weekly verification of proper functioning of all sterilization devices through use of a biological indicator (such as a spore test) is required. View resource Sterilizer Spore Tests/Biological Indicators Vendor List
Sharps Injury Log Use form to record required information associated with an employee’s injury with a contaminated sharp. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated September 2015. View resource Sharps Injury Log
Schedule and Method of Implementation Use form to record the schedule and methods of implementation of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in the practice. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Schedule and Method of Implementation
Safety Sharps Providers Dental practices must regularly evaluate the appropriateness of safety sharps. A dental practice must either use the sharps or document the reason why safety sharps are not used. View resource Safety Sharps Providers
Instrument Processing Protocol Use this sample form to describe the practice’s sterilization protocol, as required by the Dental Board. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated May 2014. View resource Instrument Processing Protocol
Informed Refusal for Hepatitis B Vaccination Document employee’s refusal of employer's offer of the Hepatitis B vaccination on this form which has mandated language. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Informed Refusal for Hepatitis B Vaccination
Infection Control Information Resources This is a list of external websites with information pertinent to infection control at dental practices. View resource Infection Control Information Resources
Infection Control and Cal/OSHA FAQ FAQ on infection control, other Cal/OSHA regulations, training, personal protective equipment and inspections. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Dec 2018. View resource Infection Control and Cal/OSHA FAQ
Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Engineering and Work Practice Controls Staff must assess annually the effectiveness of the practice's safety procedures and devices and consider safety sharps. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Hepatitis B Vaccination: Requirement and Recommendations Overview of requirement and related CDC recommendations. Cal/OSHA requires employers to offer certain employees the hepatitis B vaccination series and post-vaccination testing. View resource Hepatitis B Vaccination: Requirement and Recommendations
Housekeeping Schedule Customize form to comply with Cal/OSHA and a Dental Board requirement to have a written protocol for operatory cleanliness. The form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Reviewed Sept 2015. View resource Housekeeping Schedule
Exposure Control Plan Customize sample plan to describe how your practice limits employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Exposure Control Plan
Employee Informed Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation Use this form to document an employee’s informed refusal of a medical evaluation following exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This form is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated Sept 2015. View resource Employee Informed Refusal of Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Dental practices must have a copy of this regulation to provide to employees upon request. Updated Jan 2018, last reviewed Aug 2021. View resource Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Bloodborne Pathogens Post Exposure Management Protocol A checklist of actions a dental practice must take after an employee is exposed to blood or OPIM. Updated Sept 2015, last reviewed Aug 2021 View resource Bloodborne Pathogens Post Exposure Management Protocol