Any sharp tool or instrument used in the Wet Labs must utilize the same policy implemented throughout the entirety of the COD
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Sharps must be disposed of in a sharps container located at every dental unit
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Any Sharp or Lab Equipment related injuries must be reported
During business hours:
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If the injury results in minor trauma and requires little to know first-aid with no serious risk to life or limb, first focus on the appropriate first aid treatment of the injury. Once the injury is treated, immediately (so as to not forget any relevant information) report it to the COD Office of Compliance
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If the injury results in moderate trauma, requiring more attention than basic first aid (ex. sutures), but posing no serious risk to life or limb, stabilize the wound, then immediately report to the supervising faculty and the COD Office of Compliance (Rm. 232).
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If the injury results in major trauma that poses serious risk to life or limb, STOP, perform immediate first aid and contact 911, requesting Emergency Medical Services(EMS) to your location. Immediately after that, contact COD Office of Compliance (13083 or 405-473-6064) to inform them of your situation so they can direct EMS to your location.
After business hours:
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If the injury results in minor trauma and requires little to know first-aid with no serious risk to life or limb, first focus on the appropriate first aid treatment of the injury. Notify COD Office of Compliance about injury.
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If the injury results in moderate trauma, requiring more attention than basic first aid (ex. sutures), but posing no serious risk to life or limb, stabilize the wound, then transport yourself to the nearest Emergency Room for treatment.
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If the injury results in major trauma that poses serious risk to life or limb, STOP, perform immediate first aid and contact 911, requesting Emergency Medical Services to your immediate location.
Adherence to the above polices is considered Mandatory, and any observed deviation from the above written protocol should be immediately corrected by any on looking observers. If the offending party fails to correct their mistake, it should be documented and reported to the Director of Compliance and the Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs.
