Combined Practise Inspection

Question 1

When was CPI implemented?

Answer 1

1st Jan 2014

Question 2

What is the aim of CPI?

Answer 2

all NHS and private practises are subject to practise inspection process
- Health Board for NHS
- HIS for Private

EVERY 3 years

Question 3

How can you become a DPI? (dental practise inspector)

Answer 3

5 years experience working within a general dental practise

Question 4

How can you become a DPA? (dental practise advisor)

Answer 4

10 years experience working in a general dental practise

Question 5

Who carries out routine practise inspections?

Answer 5

DPIs
- undertakes inspections of general dental practises, community and salaried dental service sites
- write reports for each practise inspection

Question 6

What are the main duties of a DPA?

Answer 6

• provide advice and support to GDPs
• inspection visits (announced or unannounced)

Question 7

Why might unannounced practise inspections be carried out?

Answer 7

If patient safety concerns have been raised (eg whistleblowing etc)

Question 8

How are items characterised on the combined practise inspection checklist?

Answer 8

A (essential) *practises must meet all the essential criteria to pass the inspection

B (best practise)

I (information only)

Question 9

How much notice are practises given before a CPI is carried out?

Answer 9

6-8 weeks notice

Question 10

How long does a CPI take?

Answer 10

3 to 4 hours

Question 11

What must dental practises do for the CPI?

Answer 11

• close the practise
• all dentists working in the practise must be available at the time of CPI
• provide a tray containing instruments routinely used

Question 12

What instruments must a practise provide during a CPI?

Answer 12

• endo file
• handpiece
• non-single use burs
• matrix band
• impression tray