BIOSAFETY IN THE PRACTICE OF DENTAL-HOSPITAL ARTICLES PROCESSING

Objective : To identify the use of biosafety measures in the processing of dental and hospital articles by dental academics. Method : A descriptive study carried out at a Higher Education Institution from February to March of the year 2018. Data collection was done using an observation instrument and a questionnaire, and for the analyzes, descriptive statistics and the Subject's Discourse Collective. Opinion no 137012. Results : 46 students participated in the study. The importance of correct processing is knowledge of academics and they see the processing of items such as an action of great significance in patient safety, professional and the institution involved in the teaching of care for oral health, and a procedure to reduce cases of infections. Conclusion : The measures are related to the use of personal protective equipment and to the processing of articles (cleaning and disinfection) based on institutional manuals.