Updated 11 April 2018
We carried out a follow- up inspection on 27 March 2018 at Muswell Hill Dental Practice
We had undertaken an announced inspection of this service on 08 February 2017 as part of our regulatory functions where breach of legal requirements were found.
After the inspection, the practice wrote to us to say what they would do to meet the legal requirements in relation to the breach.
We revisited Muswell Hill Dental Practice as part of this review and checked whether they had followed their action plan.
We reviewed the practice against two of the five questions we ask about services: is the service effective and well-led? This report only covers our findings in relation to those requirements.
You can read the report from our last comprehensive inspection by selecting the 'all reports' link for Primrose Dental Practice on our website at www.cqc.org.uk.
Background
This inspection was planned to check whether the practice was meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
The follow up inspection was led by a CQC inspector who was supported remotely by a specialist dental adviser.
During our inspection visit, we checked that points described in the provider’s action plan had been implemented by looking at a range of documents such as risk assessments, staff files, policies, procedures and staff training. We also carried out a tour of the premises.
Our key findings were:
- The practice had infection control procedures which reflected published guidance.
- Staff knew how to deal with emergencies. Appropriate medicines and life-saving equipment were available.
- The practice had suitable safeguarding processes and staff knew their responsibilities for safeguarding adults and children.
- The practice had thorough staff recruitment procedures.
- The practice had systems to help them manage risk.
- The clinical staff provided patients’ care and treatment in line with current guidelines.
- The practice had effective leadership. Staff felt involved and supported and worked well as a team.