Policy Updates
Dental - Maintenance
Health and Safety Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DHS01COVID-19 information and the latest FGDP guidance from 17 June 2020 have been included in references. All other references have been reviewed and updated.
Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DHS06Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Maintenance Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DMB01This policy details the maintenance procedures for a service to follow. It has been reviewed and the procedure updated to reflect “Hot works” and “Permit to Works” with additional bits of information. There is also reference to working safely, barriers and locking off areas, and a Permit to Work template has also been provided in the Forms section.
Infection Control and Decontamination Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DCH02Policy reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DHR01Risk assessments must be performed prior to Dental Practices reopening to keep patients and staff safe – awaiting guidelines from the government and CDO on when general practices can re-open due to COVID-19. Urgent Dental Centres must have risk assessments in place based on the information currently available. Business impact represents changes to the current policy and how that affects business operations. Risk assessments are a key driver of effective risk management.
Dental Equipment Maintenance Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DME03Policy has been reviewed and updated to reflect current legislative requirements. Additional reading and support references have also been included to help with organising internal audits and equipment maintenance checks.
Electrical Safety Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DMR01Policy converted to the new QCS format and reviewed to reflect changes in current legislation with the inclusion of further legislation in order to meet the requirements of best industry practice.
Fire Equipment Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DMR03Policy converted to the new format and reviewed to reflect changes in best practice and stakeholder holder requirements.
Water Temperature Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DME04Policy has been reviewed and updated in accordance with current legislative requirements and best practice guidelines.
Premises Safety Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DCH10This policy has been converted to the new QCS format, with updated legislation changes and industry best practice.
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