•
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
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Epping Dental | 59 High Street | Epping |
CM16 4BA | 01992 573 484 | info@eppingdental.co.uk
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“Few people can claim that
their visits to the dentist are
enjoyable, but mine to you
were. Thank you for looking
after my teeth so well…” –
Patient.”
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