Mastering Dental Practice Inspections: NHS and CQC Compliance Demystified 
Course Schedule
Fee & Finance Option
Description
CQC inspections are important for dental practices because they ensure high standards of care and safety. They help identify areas for improvement and maintain patient trust. It isn’t only the CQC inspection that awaits you but also the NHS ones. Having an NHS inspection for a dental practice is important because it helps ensure that the practice meets the standards set by the National Health Service.
If a dental practice fails a CQC inspection, there can be consequences such as enforcement action, improvement requirements, or even closure if the issues are severe. The CQC aims to ensure that dental practices maintain high standards of care and safety for patients. It's important for practices to address any areas of concern identified during the inspection to avoid these consequences.
However, if a dental practice fails an NHS inspection, there can be consequences, such as receiving a warning, being placed under special measures, or even having its NHS contract terminated.
This crash course aids in supporting dental practice managers and other dental team members get ready for the inspection and stay ready. Our consultant will meet virtually with the person in charge of preparing the practice for inspection i.e., the manager, and cover all their concerns, and go through the checklist in a detailed way while preparing the managers to answer the questions correctly, inspect the surgery to grant a pair of fresh eyes to help navigate the practice to the golden standard.
It can undoubtedly be mind-blowing and exhausting to cope with the sudden rush to get ‘inspection ready’ We are here to hold your hands and strengthen your approach. All advice given is guaranteed to help you get one step closer to passing the inspection and maintaining the various strategies that would have been implemented.
If you ask us £65 is a small price to pay to equip your practice managers with extra support to ensure the success of your dental practice. Dentistry is hard enough as is, let's aim high toward success and not too low to have your practice under supervision or forced to close.
Why choose Spade Learning Academy:
Flexible Schedule: Our consultant offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate your busy lifestyle. Whether you prefer morning, afternoon, or evening sessions, we can find a time that works best for you.
Customized Consultation: Our experienced consultant will tailor the help to the practice-specific needs and goals.
Interactive approach: We believe in making learning accessible and engaging. The consultant will use digital platforms to connect with the delegate. We can appreciate how busy it is running a practice and be able to navigate through the different surgeries while clinicians are carrying out various procedures. This approach limits overcrowding.
Progress Tracking: We provide regular progressive feedback to help you monitor your improvement. We have an open-door policy and are always ready to assist you with any further concerns or questions.
Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation email, and a member of staff will contact you to confirm your preferred date and time. OR you can email us at generalenquiries@spadelearningacademy.co.uk with your booking number and preferred time and date, and you will receive a faster booking process.
Delivery Methods:
The course is virtually presented and accessible through the Zoom platform.Entry Requirements:
Be the lead organizer/manager in preparing the practice for an upcoming inspection or overall improvement in compliance
Be an assistant practice manager with basic knowledge of compliance with dental practices.
Courses Content:
You get 1-2 hours with our consultant going over the checklists and the current situation of the practice.
Instant tailored briefing on how to fix errors present and get up to date.
Provide an individual overview of the checklist to ensure the delegate understands what is expected.
Virtual inspection of the practice to help add an extra pair of eyes and ensure the dental practice's 100% success.
Review of the Checklist needed and present
Free Templates of needed checklist
Tailored cleaning group to target the neglected areas and get in every nook and cranny of the practice,ensuring it is up to standard.(This is an extra cost)
Review of core CPD certificates that should be available for all DCPs employed.
Support throughout the preparation for the inspection
Recommendation of products to implement to improve the practice
Progression Steps:
Improve your managerial knowledge
Increase the chances of you becoming the practice manager.
Remote E-Learning:
All our consultations can be carried out remotely. You can receive the same quality of assistance via our weekly sessions. Our consultants are available to answer all queries and you can gain well-deserved support in achieving good results. We advise delegates to have basic technologies such as a computer/laptop, printer/scanner, and internet access.
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