Assessment of dental clinics' infection control function using a checklist during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The heightened risk of COVID-19 transmission during dental procedures has been a major concern in dentistry. To curb the spread of the virus, breaking the chain of transmission is paramount. This study aimed to assess infection control function in dental clinics using a supervisory checklist developed specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method

In April 2020, Alborz University of Medical Sciences introduced a 46-item checklist to guide infection control. Regular inspections of clinics began in June 2020 and continued every 6 months. Inspectors, accompanied by either the clinic manager or the infection control team, completed the checklist to evaluate protocol adherence. This retrospective cross-sectional study presents findings from the initial round of in

SUBMITTER: Momeni Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11603968 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature