(a) whether dental clinics are causing transmission of HIV and some dental clinics do not adhere to strict hygienic practices;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to take any action in this regard; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether dental clinics are causing transmission of HIV and some dental clinics do not adhere to strict hygienic practices;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to take any action in this regard; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE( SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a), (b) & c) No, Sir, There is no data indicating transmission of HIV by dental clinics. However, transmission of HIV/AIDS through dental clinics is not ruled out. All dental clinics, hospitals & other health care facilities are given guidelines on Prevention of Hospital acquired Infection Control (HIC). In addition HIC practices in hospitals are being monitored by “Hospital Infection Control Committeesâ€.
All dental clinics in Govt. hospital are required to adhere to highest level of hygiene /sterilization, hospital Infection control & safe waste disposal practices. National AIDS Control Organisation had developed a module on Standard Operating Procedure & Hospital Infection Control that is used in various training workshops.