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Can you identify the actions in this short, silent video that breach infection prevention and control or safety?

The Scenario: Dental handpiece cleaning/sterilization

The Lesson: There are multiple cross-contamination risks. Dental handpieces must be uncoupled from the air/water line or respective motors and heat sterilized in between patient use. Use of disinfectant wipes to clean handpieces between patient use is not a method of sterilization. The dental bur and ultrasonic tip remaining on the two handpieces pose an injury risk to the dental health-care personnel (DHCP) in this fast wipe-down of handpieces. Also, the DHCP is not wearing correct personal protective equipment (PPE) i.e., wrong gloves, no protective apparel, bare arms.