Infection prevention and control
| Explain how to undertake infection prevention and control in line with the Dental Board of Australia (DBA) guidelines when preparing for and assisting with dental procedures. |
| b. Access the “Fact sheet: Maintaining your patient health records” document on the Dental Board of Australia (DBA) website and identify what the board’s expectations are for record keeping. |
| c. What is the purpose of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Identify three (3) guidelines the AHPRA provide for dental practitioners. |
| d. AHPRA also has code of conduct that regulates practice standards for dental practitioners in Australia. Access this document online and identify the good practice standards for maintaining confidentiality and privacy when working with patients or clients. |
