64B5-25.001. Purpose

CHAPTER 64B5-25 STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION PROCEDURES 64B5-25.001 Purpose 64B5-25.002 Definitions 64B5-25.003 Required Sterilization and Disinfection Procedures 64B5-25.004 Licensees Infected With Hepatitis B Virus 64B5-25.005 Monitoring of Licensees Infected With the Hepatitis B Virus (Repealed) 64B5-25.006 Emergency Suspension of Licensees Infected With the Hepatitis B Virus; Initiation of Complaints (Repealed) 64B5-25.007 Disposition of Biohazardous Waste 64B5-25.008 Shipment to Dental Laboratories 64B5-25.001 Purpose. The failure to follow proper sterilization and disinfection procedures in the practice of dentistry presents a significant danger to the public due to the potential for transmission of infectious diseases to patients during treatment. Failure to follow proper sterilization and disinfection procedures as set forth in Rule 64B5-25.003, F.A.C., constitutes failure to provide reasonable sanitary facilities and conditions in violation of Section 466.028(1)(u), F.S., and constitutes negligence in the practice of dentistry in violation of Section 466.028(1)(x), F.S., as practice which is below the minimum standards of the practice of dentistry.