Policy Updates
Dental - Clinical Governance
Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated. The title of this policy has been changed from Child Protection Policy and Procedure to Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy and Procedure.
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure
No action needed – there are no changes to this policy other than checking the references. Make sure all staff are aware of this policy.
Auditing Policy and Procedure
Policy has been reviewed and updated with more information added on essential and desirable audits with the relevant duration required. References have been reviewed and updated.
Referral Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no changes to content. References have been checked and updated.
DSP Toolkit Policy and Procedure
An in-depth review of this policy has been undertaken with changes made. Note the title of this policy has changed from ‘Information Governance Policy and Procedure’ to ‘DSP Toolkit Policy and Procedure’.
Patient Involvement Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Treatment Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed and further information added about record audit requirements and implemented action necessary. References reviewed and updated.
Communication Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed with some minor changes and references have been reviewed and updated.
Quality Circle Policy and Procedure
This policy has been thoroughly updated to support the quality improvement cycle which is part of the overall requirement to operate clinical governance systems.
Evidence Based Practice Policy and Procedure
Policy reviewed and updated to refer to best practice guidelines and specific requirements as set by the General Dental Council.
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