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• first aid procedures;
• management of waste streams and hazardous substances;
• confidentiality of patient information;
• identification of clean and contaminated zones;
• use of personal protective equipment;
• safety rules in terms of hair, footwear and jewellery;
• procedures for changeover between patients; and
• instrument cleaning and sterilisation.
To supplement and update the information provided from the initial induction, regular staff meetings should be held to
discuss infection control matters.