dental nurse revision Flashcards
what is the equality act 2015?
legally protects people from discrimination
what do the general dental council (GDC) do?
Ensure that patients are safe and the publics view of dental professionals is kept. they set standard’s for dental professionals to follow, register dental professionals and provide the public with information about dental professionals.
what is the care quality commission (CQC)?
they inspect and rate services and act where needed.
what is GDC principle 1?
put patients interests first
what is GDC principle 2?
communicate effectively with patients
what is GDC principle 3?
obtain valid consent
what is GDC principle 4?
maintain and protect patients information
what is GDC principle 5?
have a clear and effective complaints procedure
what is GDC principle 6?
work with colleagues in a way that is in the patients best interest.
what is GDC principle 7?
maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills
what is GDC principle 8?
raising concerns if patients are at risk
what is GDC principle 9?
make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients confidence in you and the dental profession
what are the 5 steps of risk assessment
- identify
- decide who can be harmed and how it may harm them
- decide how big the risk is and how it can be controlled
- record findings
- review once a year
what does the health and safety executive do?
they prevent workplace death, injury and ill health by providing guidance and raising awareness and act where needed.
what is the office of the chief dental officer?
head of the dental profession providing leadership
