Policy Updates
Dental Management System
Health and Safety Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DHS01This policy has been updated to the new QCS format with the addition of a Statement of Intent template which can be located in the forms section of the policy.
Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DPP09Updated to the new QCS format. Greater clarification between supervision and appraisal provided in definitions. Policy has been adapted to reflect specific dental requirements.
Compassionate Leave Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DPA13This policy has been reviewed as part of an annual review. The policy has been updated to make it more clear that compassionate leave is not a statutory entitlement. A helpful flowchart has been included.
Management of Stress Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DPG02The policy has been reviewed as part of an annual review. Reference to the fit for work scheme has been removed and a stress risk assessment form added.
Water Temperature Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DME04Policy reviewed in line with changes to legislation and stakeholder requirement.
Relationships at Work Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DPM18This policy has been reviewed as part of an annual review. Minimal changes have been made.
CQC Widget Display Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DAB28Updated into the new QCS format, added more detail specific to Dental Practices. Additionally, the title has been changed from CQC Ratings Display Policy and Procedure to CQC Widget Display Policy and Procedure.
Emergency Communication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DAC05Policy converted to the new QCS format. The policy sets out to establish the communication standards required when dealing with emergencies. This includes staff escalation processes as well as communicating with patients, colleagues, other interested relevant individuals and the media. This policy should be read in conjunction with the Business Continuity Policy and Procedure.
Heatwave Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DCC89New policy to ensure that the service understands the risks to Service Users and staff during hot weather and is able to take steps to reduce those risks. References and resources included to assist with planning and managing services during hot weather.
Hate Crime Policy and Procedure
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Reference: DAB21Policy converted to new QCS format. Alignment with legislation and additional information added regarding monitoring, additional resources and zero tolerance.
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