title: Sterilization for Large Volunteer Temporary Clinics.
abstract: Large portable clinics staffed by volunteers present many unique challenges, including establishing appropriate instrument processing services. This article explores many of the specific steps an organization can take to ensure a safe care environment for patients and a safe working environment for volunteers.
authors.forename: Eve
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cuny
mesh_terms: D003740:Dental Clinics; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000382:microbiology; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D000067393:Personal Protective Equipment; D017751:Safety Management; D013242:Sterilization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014838:Volunteers; D057188:Workflow
chemical_list: D017744:Medical Waste Disposal