Clinical Governance Policy
The Dental Practice, Anytown
At The Dental Practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality dental care. Our clinical governance policy is designed to ensure we continually improve the quality of our services and maintain high standards of care and safety for our patients and staff.
Our Commitments:
- Comply with the guidelines of the General Dental Council (GDC) and other relevant regulations.
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred dental care.
- Ensure patient safety by minimising risks associated with care.
- Implement and maintain robust and effective infection control protocols.
- Encourage a culture of open and honest communication.
- Ensure all staff receive ongoing training and professional development.
Clinical Audits:
We will regularly carry out clinical audits to assess the quality of our services and identify areas for improvement. These audits will be reviewed, and necessary changes will be implemented promptly.
Staff Training:
All staff members are required to participate in continuous professional development (CPD) to ensure they are up to date with the latest practices and standards in dental care.
Patient Feedback:
We welcome and value feedback from our patients to help us improve our services. All complaints will be dealt with promptly and professionally in line with our complaints policy.
Review and Monitoring:
This policy will be reviewed annually or as necessary to accommodate changes in clinical practice, legislation, or patient feedback.
Approval:
This Clinical Governance Policy has been approved by senior management at The Dental Practice.
Date:
Policy implemented on: [Insert Date]
Next Review due: [Insert Date (One year from implementation)]