301 - preparing for professional practice in dental nursing. Flashcards
1
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Who are the GDC?
A
A regulating body that set standards.
2
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How many principles does the GDC have?
A
9
3
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What are the GDC 9 principles?
A
- Putting patient interests first
- Communicate effectively with patients.
- Obtain valid consent.
- Maintain and protect patients’ information.
- Have a clear and effective complaints procedure.
- Work with colleagues in way that is in patients best interest.
- Maintain, develop and work within professional knowledge and skills.
- Raising concerns if patient is at risk.
- Make sure our personal behavior maintains patients confidence in you and the dental professional.
4
Q
Who is the CQC?
A
An independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England.
5
Q
What do the CQC do?
A
Carry inspections to monitor services and ensure they provide safe and high-quality care.
6
Q
What do the CQC check in inspections?
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- Is the practice safe?
- Is the practice effective?
- Is the practice caring?
- Is the practice responsive to people’s needs?
- Is the practice well led?
7
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OCDO (office of chief dental officer England)
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They regulate dental practices and publish findings for practices to implement findings.
8
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Role of dental nurse.
A
- Register with GDC by 31/07 - fee of £114.
- Chairside assistance
- Help in medical emergency
- Carry infection protection and control
9
Q
Factors influencing role of dental nurse
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- Chaperoning procedures
- Duty of candour
- Fitness to practice
- Duty of care
- Professional indemnity
10
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6 R’s of reporting concerns.
A
- Recognise: type of abuse.
- Respond: approach abuse appropriately.
- Report: to relevant personnel.
- Record: record all dates, times - keep safe.
- Refer: to police or organisation if genuine concern.
Reflect: to see if you helped correctly.
10
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What is safeguarding?
A
Protecting health, wellbeing and human rights of people.
