Infection Control · single question
A flood occurs in the dental office. What is the FIRST thing to do?
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Correct answer: B. Ensure records are safe, computers are turned off, electricity is turned off first
✓ B) Ensure records are safe + turn off computers and electricity FIRST.
Flood emergency protocol: FIRST = ensure safety (turn off electricity — electrocution risk), turn off computers (data loss), protect/secure patient records and hard drives. THEN: wear PPE while handling flood-contaminated materials (mold, biological hazards), increase ventilation to dry out space, seal contaminated records in plastic bags for drying/restoration, contact water damage restoration services. DO NOT enter flooded areas with live electrical wiring. Patient records must be protected per HIPAA — loss of records can expose the practice to liability.
Flood emergency protocol: FIRST = ensure safety (turn off electricity — electrocution risk), turn off computers (data loss), protect/secure patient records and hard drives. THEN: wear PPE while handling flood-contaminated materials (mold, biological hazards), increase ventilation to dry out space, seal contaminated records in plastic bags for drying/restoration, contact water damage restoration services. DO NOT enter flooded areas with live electrical wiring. Patient records must be protected per HIPAA — loss of records can expose the practice to liability.
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