Policy Updates
Dental - Clinical Governance
Patient Involvement Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DCP08Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Treatment Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DCP05Policy reviewed and further information added about record audit requirements and implemented action necessary. References reviewed and updated.
Communication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DAC03Policy reviewed with some minor changes and references have been reviewed and updated.
Infection Control and Decontamination Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DCH02Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Referral Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DCR04The changes have been aligned to the introduction of the Dental Electronic Referral System powered by REGO and to add in reference to the local area teams and their requirements. There is a move away from the use of the term ‘dental practice’ to give a broader reach to all dental settings and also an introduction of the use of the term ‘dental team’.
Auditing Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DQQ02A scheduled review of this policy has been undertaken and no significant changes
have been made.
Quality and Quality Assurance Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DQQ07Policy has been updated to include specific guidance that needs to be included in the ongoing quality assurance systems, procedures and protocols within the workplace. This includes how to work towards best practice. Professional responsibilities have been included to support the ongoing development of the team.
Dental Care Communication and Information Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DQG01Policy has been updated to reflect communication methods and the importance of this. Professional standards have also been embedded within the policy.
Quality Circle Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DQQ08This policy has been thoroughly updated to support the quality improvement cycle which is part of the overall requirement to operate clinical governance systems.
Access to Information Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DAC01Policy reviewed with some content change and references checked and updated.
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