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Practice Management 2012

Practice Management 2012

Practice Management 2012

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Introduction
This document is a practice management guide focused on the benefits of organization through color coding in dental practices. It emphasizes how being organized can lead to improved productivity, infection control, and consistency in procedures.

Color Code Concept
The guide introduces a color coding system where each dental procedure is assigned a specific color. This system aids in easy identification from setup to sterilization, improves infection control, and ensures consistency across procedures. For example, blue is used for Endo procedures, and neon green for Crown and Bridge.

Benefits of Color Coding
  • Improved productivity and infection control.
  • Peace of mind and control over instruments and materials.
  • Consistent work schedule and routine.

Material Storage
The guide outlines a three-area system for storing materials:
  • Area 1: Operatory drawers should only contain common items used in most procedures.
  • Area 2: Procedure-specific materials should be stored in portable tubs in a central area.
  • Area 3: Bulk storage for extra items should be near the tubs for easy restocking.

Procedure Set-up
For efficient chairside preparation, the guide recommends using a color-coded system with trays and tubs stored centrally. This setup ensures all necessary materials are easily accessible and presents a professional image to patients.

Procedure Breakdown
After a procedure, the guide suggests disposing of trash immediately, disinfecting tubs, and securing instruments for safe transport, ensuring compliance with OSHA and CDC standards.

Sterilization
The document details the sterilization process, emphasizing the importance of disinfecting tubs and using ultrasonic or washer disinfectors for instruments. It highlights the benefits of a color-coded system in improving inventory control and efficiency.

Conclusion
Implementing a color-coded system requires time and dedication but results in better inventory control, efficient setup and sterilization processes, and reduced stress. The guide encourages contacting Zirc for further consultation and resources.
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How do you feel when you're organized? Well...you ore obouf to find out. Because Time Is Everything Practice Management Guide

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Color Code Concept This isn’t news to you...you have seen color coding being implemented in some way, shape or form and understand the point behind it. Red means stop and green means go; blue is cold and red is hot...right? Being able to identify with color can be a very powerful tool and in the dental practice a very efcient and rewarding tool at that. The basic concept is that you take each procedure that you perform, assign a color to it and organize it. For example, you could assign Blue to your Endo procedure and then all materials will be placed in Blue organizers and all instrumentation...

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Material Storage: You want to be as organized and efcient as possible. Where to begin? The most important area to start is by focusing on how you store your consumable materials. A lot of time and money is invested in managing this part of your practice and we will help you streamline it. There are three areas you will be storing materials; here’s how it works: Area 1: Your operatory drawers. YIKES! For many ofces, they are stocking their drawers with everything and anything needed for every procedure. Let’s simplify this by pulling out all items that are procedure-specic. Composite? Bonding...

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Procedure Set-up: Let’s talk chairside preparation. You need this to go quickly and the color code system accomplishes this. Remember, your patients also see this chair side set-up; are you portraying the image you want to? Let’s rst start with what you need: · Procedure Tray with Safe-Lok™ Cover It will hold your: · Instrument Cassette/Holder · Bur Holder · Color Code Rings and/or Tape on all instrumentation · Consumable Materials you will use for that procedure B-Lok Flat Tray and Safe-Lok™ Cover See page 7 for product details. It’s Go Time: Your Trays and Tubs should be stored in a central...

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Sterilization: Your Tub has been disinfected already and this can be stored back in its place. Let’s nish the rest: · Remove cover from tray · Place your instrument/bur/endo holders in the ultrasonic or washer disinfector · When complete, rinse and dry. Bag or wrap these items as you prefer and autoclave · Surface disinfect your Tray and Cover, move to “clean side” of sterilization · After the sterilization process is complete, place instrument/bur/endo holders back on tray and lock the cover on · Store in cabinetry and/or racks. Here’s an idea: Clear up your counter clutter with a Multi-Mod...

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Because Time Is Evervthina Practice Name:_ Have questions on this form? Call: 800.328.3899 The below information will help us better understand your needs. Please fill out and fax or email it back to Zirc. (a good time to call you): What would you like to improve at your practice? (Choose one or more.) Organization of Sterilization Room Organization of materials in operatory drawers Improve amount of time it takes for operatory set-up & breakdown I I Color Coding, organizing and protecting your instruments, burs, endo files, etc. Stress level List the procedures performed at your practice. Then...

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Procedure Tub MB B-Lok Flat Tray S MB S o 136 • Perfect pre-arranged starter kit for organization • Self-lubricating, high-gloss surface helps prevent staining Includes: Procedure Tub | Tub Liner | Tub Dividers Cup/Cover Single | Cup/Cover Double Divided Slide Tray |Safe-Lok™ Cover for Tub Dimensions: 13-3/8” x 9-5/8” x 7/8” Part Code: 20Z401 Color Code: (A-S) Dimensions: 12-5/8” x 10-1/4” x 4” Part Code: 20Z455 Color Code: (A-S) S Safe-Lok™ Tray Covers Multi-Mod Rack (8-Place) S B-Size * 8-Place available (Holds Trays, Tubs & Cassettes) • Fits B-Lok Flat and Divided Trays only • Side locking...

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