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Charter on Patient Safety
Our practice has a safety culture which means that patient safety is at the forefront of
everyone’s minds not only when delivering healthcare but also when setting objectives,
developing procedures, purchasing new products and equipment. It is also a culture that
is open and fair, where team members can discuss the challenges they face at work for
the best interests of our patients.
For patient safety we:
•
Follow the latest infection prevention guidelines
•
Use dental instruments that are single-use, single patient use or are sterilised after
each patient use
•
Decontaminate work areas including the dental chair, handheld equipment and
cupboard handles, in between patients. (We try, wherever possible, not to go into
cupboards and drawers during treatment procedures.
•
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
All our team members are trained in safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and follow
the practice safeguarding procedure, which is regularly monitored and reviewed.
The practice is kept up to date with the latest guidelines, good practice and regulations and we
run a continuous improvement programme.
As the Practice Owner, I have overall responsibility for the practice. I lead and support the team
through regular meetings, staff training, personal development and regular appraisals.
I always welcome questions, comments and suggestions from patients and the team.
Please contact the Practice Manager, if we can help you in any way.
Yours faithfully,
Practice Owner
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Epping Dental | 59 High Street | Epping | CM16 4BA | 01992 573 484 | info@eppingdental.co.uk
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•
Follow the latest infection
prevention guidelines
•
Use dental instruments that
are single-use, single patient
use or are sterilised after
each patient use
•
Decontaminate work areas
including the dental chair,
handheld equipment and
cupboard handles, in between
patients. (We try, wherever
possible, not to go into
cupboards and drawers during
treatment procedures.
•
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
Copyright Epping Dental 2025
Epping Dental | 59 High Street | Epping |
CM16 4BA | 01992 573 484 | info@eppingdental.co.uk
Complaints Policy |
Appointment Cancellation Policy | Patient Charter |
General Dental Council | Zero Tolerance Policy
The latest check of this service used our new approach
to inspection.
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Charter on Patient Safety
Our practice has a safety culture
which means that patient safety is
at the forefront of everyone’s minds
not only when delivering healthcare
but also when setting objectives,
developing procedures, purchasing
new products and equipment. It is
also a culture that is open and fair,
where team members can discuss
the challenges they face at work for
the best interests of our patients.
For patient safety we:
All our team members are trained
in safeguarding of children and
vulnerable adults and follow the
practice safeguarding procedure,
which is regularly monitored and
reviewed.
The practice is kept up to date with
the latest guidelines, good practice
and regulations and we run a
continuous improvement
programme.
As the Practice Owner, I have overall
responsibility for the practice. I
lead and support the team through
regular meetings, staff training,
personal development and
regular appraisals.
I always welcome questions,
comments and suggestions
from patients and the team.
Please contact the Practice Manager,
if we can help you in any way.
Yours faithfully,
Practice Owner
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