title: The chain of cross-contamination: link-by-link.
abstract: Conscious efforts must be made to break the chain of cross-contamination--link-by-link. Pay attention to detail Avoid being careless Avoid touching objects while wearing soiled gloves Frequently wash hands (15-second hand washing) to remove pathogens--before and after gloving, and before handling food or drink Wear all PPE, and change accordingly.
authors.forename: Jeanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003726:Dental Assistants / Q000193:education; D003762:Dental Instruments; D017266:Dental Prosthesis; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D011481:Protective Clothing; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014871:Water Microbiology