unit 301

Question 1

explain how effective feedback helps to develop reflective practice, putting patients interests first

Answer 1

appraisals -are there as a professional discussion between manager and staff member to see where we think things are going well and what we can improve on.
Internal feedback- is there when I need help from someone who is in the room and can see how I can improve myself.
Patient feedback is important as they are in the chair and can tell you if something is uncomfortable.
Tutors help you externally by observing how we work with an unbiased view point.

Question 2

explain the benefit of reflecting on own practice

Answer 2

Reflecting on my own practice means that I can be critical of my own practices and then where if feel I need to improve I can ask for help to improve.

Question 3

explain the purpose of a PDP

Answer 3

A PDP is where I can log how I am doing in different aspects and how I feel I can improve on my nursing these can be used in your yearly appraisals

Question 4

explain how the PDP will be used with appraisals to reflect on performance for continuous improvement

Answer 4

A PDP is used to show your manager and yourself where you think you are doing well and what you need to improve on this can also be used to show your progress as a professional.

Question 5

explain how the PDP will be used after qualification to identify CDP opportunities

Answer 5

Your PDP will be used after your qualification is gained as a method to keep track of your improvements and what needs to be improved for future if you wish to advance within the job role.

Question 6

role of governing bodies and regulators

Answer 6

General Dental Council (GDC) is the UK-wide statutory regulator of just over 100,000 members of the dental team, including approximately 40,000 dentists and 60,000 dental care professionals. Their primary purpose is to protect patient safety and maintain public confidence in dental services.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates all health and social care services in England. The commission ensures the quality and safety of care for the dental practices.

Question 7

scope of practice for a dental nurse

Answer 7

The dental nurses scope of practice means they are able to prepare and maintain the clinical environment and equipment, carry out infection prevention and control procedures to prevent physical , chemical, and microbiological contamination to the surgery and laboratory, recording of the dental charting oral tissue assessment as is carried out by other registrants, prepare, mix and and handle dental biomaterials, and provide chairside support alongside the other clinicians, keep accurate patient records, prepare and process dental radiography, monitor and support patients, give appropriate advice, support patient and colleagues through a medical emergency , make appropriate referral to other health professionals.

Question 8

GDC Standards

Answer 8

1) put patients interests first.
2) communicate effectively with patients.
3) obtain valid consent.
4) maintain and protect patients information.
5) have a clear and effective complaints procedure.
6) work with colleagues that serves the interest of patients.
7) maintain, develop, and work within your professional knowledge and skills.
8) raise concerns if patients are at risk.
9) make sure your personal behaviour maintain patients confidence in you and the dental profession.

Question 9

standard 1: put patients interests first
a brief summary

Answer 9

patients re to be treated fairly and as an individuals with there thoughts feelings and cultures respected

Question 10

standard 2 communicate effectively with patients

Answer 10

communicate with patients on an individual basis and consider there needs when communicating in different formats

Question 11

standard 3 obtain valid consent

Answer 11

gaining valid consent can be in many different ways however most common is written and verbal

Question 12

standard 4 maintain and protect patients information

Answer 12

this is about protecting and making sure the patients information is safe and is kept up to date

Question 13

standard 5 have a clear and effective complaints procedure

Answer 13

this is about so if patients wish to complain they can and know there complaints will be taken into consideration

Question 14

standard 6 work with colleagues in a way that serves the interest of patients

Answer 14

working in a manor that makes the patient more comfortable

Question 15

standard 7 maintain, develop, and work within your professional knowledge and skills

Question 16

standard 8 raise concerns if patients are at risk

Question 17

standard 9 make sure your personal behaviour maintains confidence in you and the dental profession

Question 18

Describe how the following factors influence the role of a dental nurse

Answer 18

the role of a dental nurse has many different aspects and each require a thought process and how to do them

Question 19

safe working practice

Answer 19

This influences dental nurses as if there is hazards nurses can’t work to full capability as there is a lot of issues regarding risk assessments and looking out for patients to not have any accidents

Question 20

b. Treating patients and colleagues with dignity, integrity and respect

Answer 20

This means that I you treat patients and colleagues respectfully thy will want to be treated by you and wish to work with you and patients and work colleagues can be offended by things you do and say

Question 21

acting professionally and ethically