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Dentists
Faculty of General Dental Practice changes (Last update: 22.06.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download the document on the Faculty of General Dental Practice changes here. Download Now Alternatively, read the summary here: On the 17th of June 2020, the FGDP published their COVID-19 guidance synopsis. The FGDP guidance remains almost the same with a few small changes you need to be aware of. The QCS Practice Re-opening Policy […]
Postponement of the implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) – Briefing note
Rachel Griffiths Mental Capacity and Human Rights SpecialistAt last we know ‘from the horse’s mouth’ that the LPS will not be implemented as planned this autumn. DHSC promises a Government statement at some time in the future, but in the meantime, has informed the LPS Implementation Steering Group that the DHSC is no longer prioritising this change to the law, and all […]
Part II – Managing PR in a Crisis (Health & Social Care)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download Factsheet 2 on Managing PR in a crisis for free here. It includes checklists that help you stay prepared DURING a crisis. Download Now No one can predict when a crisis may strike, whether it’s a local incident or a global pandemic. We can, however, control the way we handle its impact on our staff and brand reputation. While health and care […]
Part I – Managing PR in a Crisis (Health & Social Care)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download Factsheet 1 on Managing PR in a crisis for free here. It includes checklists on the preparation you need BEFORE a crisis. Download Now No one can predict when a crisis may strike, whether it’s a local incident or a global pandemic. We can, however, control the way we handle its impact on our staff and brand reputation. While health and care […]
Emergency Support Framework Guidance – Dental Services (Last update: 12.06.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)You can download our Free Emergency Support Framework Guidance for Dental here. Download Now Alternatively, read the guidance here: A) Dental services Newsflash CQC are now using our Emergency Support Framework (ESF) with Dental services. CQC will now be rolling out the framework to Dental services from 15 June and a letter has been […]
Legionella in Primary Care (Last update 12.06.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)A) What is Legionella? Legionella bacteria are commonly found in water. The bacteria multiply where temperatures are between 20-45°C and nutrients are available. The bacteria are dormant below 20°C and do not survive above 60°C. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal type of pneumonia, contracted by inhaling airborne water droplets containing viable Legionella bacteria. Such […]
Free Risk Assessment on Dental Practices Re-Opening
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our Free Risk Assessment on Dental Practices Re-Opening here: Download Now It was announced on 29th May that Dentists are now allowed to re-open from 8th June. With just 10 days to prepare, there is concern regarding the vast amount of preparation required to operate safely. The shortage of PPE and ‘cross-border dental tourism’ are some of the examples that […]
Guidance on Protecting & Shielding Vulnerable People from COVID-19
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our free Guidance on Shielding and Protecting People Who Are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable from COVID-19 here: Download Now Alternatively, read the summary here: A) What has changed from 1 June 2020? People who are shielding remain vulnerable and should continue to take precautions but can now leave their home if they wish, but […]
Furlough Update (Last update 01.06.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)As anticipated, changes to the CJRS scheme were recently announced and take effect from 1 July. The Chancellor has brought forward by a month the ability to operate a flexible furlough so that from 1 July employees can be brought back to work agreed hours/shifts/days and the employer will only have to pay for those […]
Why You Need To Stay At Home – Easy Read (Last update 29.05.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)You can download our Why You Need To Stay At Home Sheet Easy Read here: Download Now
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