In this A Tale of Two Hygienists Bonus Episode we are joined by Christine Scherker and Nicole Miller from Air Techniques. In this episode we learn how Air Techniques came to be, as well as information on some of their most well known technology and some new products! We are also joined by Patti DiGangi to discuss her clinical application of Air Techniques products!
Highlights
- Air Techniques background info
- Infection Control
- Educational Courses
- Patti’s use of Air Techniques
- Legacy Errors
- Instructions for Use
- Coding and Diagnosis
- Appointment breakdown – allotting time for IC
- Culture of Safety
Quotes
“We have been digital for almost 60 years”
“I always gravitate towards companies that have that color coding system”
“I got into infection protection due to my own allergies”
“We give her 2 epi shots and have to get her to an ER within 12-13 minutes or she will die”
“Spray Wipe Spray… No, don’t be spraying anything around me thank you very much”
“I’ve seen people used stuff on a surface that isn’t made for that surface…so you are destroying the surface, and you are not protecting anyone”
“We made some mistakes back then, that I hope we don’t repeat this time around”
“People take a course and they think that is good enough…no it’s not!”
“I always do that except for when I don’t, and I never do that except for when I do”
“I think the entire staff should have infection control training”
“I am not going to be comfortable with probably, and neither will our patients”
“Vital signs are vital”
“I have temped in more than 250 Chicago area offices”
Links
CE course (2 Free CEs) https://www.dentallearning.net/icp-ce
code is INFECTPFFS1
