2.1 Clean Technique
Clean technique is used for non-invasive procedures and must not be used for surgical procedures in OMS.
• Use clean technique if staff or objects will touch intact skin, and intact mucous membranes
• Clean technique refers to the use of routine hand washing, hand drying and use of non-sterile gloves
Clean technique is appropriate for:
• examining patient
• obtaining vital signs
• taking radiographs
• taking impressions
• suture removal