• Dentist
  • Dentist

Bupa Dental Care Chelmsford Also known as Chelmsford Partnership

210 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AB (01245) 251027

Provided and run by:
Apex Dental Care Limited

All Inspections

During a check to make sure that the improvements required had been made

At our previous inspection of 7 May 2013 we were concerned that the provider had not taken adequate steps to ensure the guidance as set out in the document Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 (HTM 01-05) 2013 edition, was being followed.

During this review we found that the provider had taken sufficient action to improve the practice's infection control procedures and ensure that people who use the service were protected.

7 May 2013

During a routine inspection

People who used the service told us they were happy with the way the service was run and the treatment they received. People told us that their treatment options, the costs and risks were discussed with them and this enabled them to make informed decisions about their treatment.

We saw processes in place for managing the prevention and control of infection and evidence of effective systems in place to reduce the risk and spread of infection within the service. Instruments were bagged but staff told us and we saw that instruments used daily did not have dates which identified when sterilisation took place and a use by date.

We found evidence that staff had received regular supervisions and appraisals. The practice manager told us there was a robust recruitment process in place. However staff records were kept at another office and pre-employment checks were carried out for clinical staff but not for dental nursing and reception staff.

The people we spoke with were happy with the practice and did not have any concerns or issues about the care they received. We saw evidence that the practice had complaints policies and procedures in place.