Learning Objectives. ............................................................................. 11 The Infectious Disease Process: the Chain of Infection.................. 12 Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette. ....................................... 13 Occupational Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens......................... 17 The Dental Team: Occupational Health and Education. ................... 18 Post-exposure Management Protocols............................................. 21 Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up......................................... 22 Work Practice Controls for Needles and Other Sharps................... 24 Hand Hygiene and Care....................................................................... 27 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)............................................... 31 Contact Dermatitis and Latex Allergy............................................... 34 Unit One Review Questions. ................................................................ 36 Goal-setting Worksheet...................................................................... 37 Unit One: Fundamentals of Infection Control