#29 in a series

Practicing proper infection control procedures is the responsibility of every student, staff and faculty member with clinical responsibilities. With the fast-paced nature of the clinical environment, it is sometimes easy to overlook basic infection control policies. To help raise awareness about these issues, we've created this series of infection control reminders and pointers. For questions about infection control policies or more information, contact the School of Dentistry's Director of Health and Safety, Dr. Molly Newlon at: newlonm@dentistry.ucsf.edu.

Infection control is the key to stopping MRSA in hospital and clinic settings. To prevent the spread of MRSA:

• Practice good hygiene
• Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage
• Avoid contact with other people's wounds or bandages
• Avoid sharing personal items
• Avoid cross-contamination
• Wash hands frequently

If a wound appears to be infected, see a healthcare provider immediately.

Best regards,

John Featherstone, MSc, PhD
Interim Dean