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partitions between the chairs don't have
to be extended to the ceiling, which could
preserve the mechanical layout or require
minimal alterations.
Existing break rooms designed to accommodate team huddles may no longer be
adequate. Again, these spatial constraints
could be remedied through enlargements
or careful retrofitting.
Likewise, the children's area, on-deck
areas and brushing areas may need to be
reconsidered for appropriate use and size,
as they relate to infection-control protocols.
Consult with your design professionals for
their recommendations.
true if a single silver-bullet solution rids us
of the COVID-19 virus and the challenges
it has created in practicing, but until that
day, here's a list of steps that orthodontic
professionals can take, broken down into
low-budget and high-budget strategies.
Though some of these options can be
high in cost, consider the cost of losing
the trust of your patients and staff when
it comes to not maintaining an effectively
safe practice.
Low-budget changes
High-budget changes
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Strategies
To manage the potential effects of
pathogens, a multilevel infection-control
strategy is needed. It would be a dream come
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flush valves (Fig. 3) and occupancy
light sensors. Costs associated with
no-touch accessories vary widely;
what is important is that you invest
in quality commercial-grade products
that will perform, require little to
no maintenance, and are not easily
removed from the office.
Install automatic door openers.
Upgrade maintenance regimens,
intervals and protocols.
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Follow current CDC, ADA and
OSHA guidelines for social
distancing, installation of sneeze
guards and proper PPE protocols.
Install no-touch restroom accessories
including soap dispensers, paper towel
dispensers, faucets (Fig. 2), toilet
Install UVGI arrays in the ductwork
to sterilize the air stream of pathogens
in an effective and safe system with
no potential harm to the building's
occupants. Surface-mounted or
mobile units for sterilization of
vertical and horizontal surfaces are
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