Clinic Memo

June 16, 2023  |  Clinical Operations

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UPDATE: PPE Protocols in OHC

According to information shared in a recent Continuous Masking Update by Mauro Chies, AHS President & CEO, “AHS is rescinding the Use of Masks During COVID-19 Directive, effective June 19, 2023.  As a result, AHS will no longer require continuous masking at all AHS facilities...  This applies to all patients, families, and visitors at AHS facilities...". 

School of Dentistry employees, students and visitors (not patients) will still be required to wear a mask when the risks of a given activity or location require it.  Individuals may still choose to wear a mask when it is not required.

Masks will continue to be available in all Dispensaries.

Masks DO NOT need to be worn:

• when entering KEC, including the pedway from Kipnes to KEC

• in non-patient care areas of the OHC, unless otherwise indicated by the risk present

• non-patient care areas include MMC, Dispensaries, Central Sterilization (clean side), OHC alcoves, Patient Services, Staff Lounge, Office Spaces/Meeting Rooms, KEC Student Lab, Prosthodontics Laboratory, Orthodontics Laboratory

• when escorting patients to/from Patient Services, unless within 2 meters of ongoing patient care along the way.

Masks and approved eye protection must be worn:

• when within, or chance of being within, 2 meters of ongoing patient care

• when participating in simulation activities in the Simulation Lab 

• when participating in peer clinics in the OHC

• when working in Central Sterilization (decontamination side)

• when working intraorally in Radiology

• when working in non-patient care areas with materials and/or equipment that require the use of a mask and approved eye protection, according to respective Safe Operating Procedures

Overgowns

Overgowns must be worn:

• when disinfecting an operatory prior to or after patient care

• when involved in patient care as an operator, assistant, circulator or instructor

• when cleaning up an operatory after patient care

• when decontaminating instruments & equipment in Central Sterilization

Scrubs, Head Covers & Clinic Shoes

Scrubs, head covers and clinic shoes (closed-toe, closed-heel, non-slip grip) must be worn:

• when participating in patient care as an operator, assistant, circulator, observer or instructor

• when participating in simulation activities in the Simulation Lab 

• when participating in peer clinics in the OHC

UPDATE:  Radiology Viewing Room Moves to 8A.124

Please note that the Radiology Viewing Room has moved from 8B.131 to 8A.124.  

Also note that room 8B.131 will no longer be available as a meeting room

REMINDER:  Curing Lights in Composite Cassettes

Please ensure curing lights are placed back into the composite cassettes when returning used items to the Soiled Counter.  Your help with this is greatly appreciated!

Please contact the MMC Supervisor with any questions or concerns.

REMINDER:  Approved Eye Protection

Approved Eye Protection includes:

• safety glasses with built in solid side shields & brow flange

• prescription safety glasses with build in solid side shields & brow flange

• Over The Glasses (OTG) safety glasses

• standard prescription eyeglasses with only disposable side shields added are NOT ACCEPTABLE

• face shield

LUNCH IDEAS: Food Trucks at KEC

Please see this for upcoming opportunities to have something different for lunch at KEC!