10 April 2014
During an inspection looking at part of the service
The provider wrote to us and told us the actions they would take to make the required improvements. They stated that the actions would be completed by the end of February 2014.
We carried out this announced inspection to monitor compliance with the regulations.
We observed the decontamination process and looked at records that related to staff training and supervision. During the inspection we spoke with three members of staff.
The practice had suitable processes in place for decontamination of dental instruments which ensured that the risk of cross infection and contamination of cleaned instruments was minimised.
Staff had received initial training on the use of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and further training was being developed and implemented to ensure staff had a good understanding of the procedures to be followed.
Regular supervision and performance monitoring sessions had commenced and they were planned for regular intervals.