Demonstration should include

• definition and use of standard precautions
• adherence to mandatory updates (e.g., routine or pandemic situations)
• use of PPE
• explanation of the roles of state and federal agencies, including OSHA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), regarding infection control and disease prevention.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are PPE items? What are their protective values?
• What are some factors that could harm an individual even when using PPE?
• What is the difference between a recommendation and a regulation?
• What are the roles of OSHA, EPA, and CDC, as they relate to dentistry?