Charter on Patient Safety

For patient safety, we:

• Follow the latest infection prevention guidelines
• Use dental instruments that are single use, or are sterilised after each patient use
• Decontaminate work areas, including the dental chair, hand held equipment and cupboard handles in between patients
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, including clinical clothing and the restricted wearing of jewellery
• Monitor practice water for quality. Dental unit waterlines are disinfected and kept clear
• Handle waste according to current regulations and dispose of it with appropriate carriers
• Take expert advice if a team member may have a blood borne infection. The team member will have an occupational health examination and follow professional advice on their role in treating patients

Training and development

All our team members are trained in safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and follow the practice safeguarding procedures, which are regularly monitored and renewed.

As a member of CODE iComply, we are kept up to date with the latest changes to regulations and guidelines. For continual improvements in care, service and safety to our patients, we operate on this good governance system.

Dr Patrick Humphrey has overall responsibility at the practice. He leads and supports the team through regular meetings, staff training, personal development and regular appraisals. We always welcome your questions, comments and suggestions. Please contact me if we can help you in any way, or if you have any questions about patient safety or the practice.