Archived: S Ward Dental Practice

We found that since our last inspection the registered provider had ensured, along with the practice manager, that all existing staff working at the practice and who have direct contact with both children and adults, had received an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.

Evidence was available to demonstrate that the practice manager had reviewed each staff file and had ensured that appropriate documentation was in place. This also included reviewing staff training, supervision and personal development.

We found that J S Ward Dental Practice provided people with appropriate information and support in relation to their treatment. Treatment was provided in a way that maintained people's privacy and dignity and the provider had an effective system to assess and monitor the quality of service that people received.

We saw that the treatment rooms and general waiting areas appeared clean and tidy. There were policies and procedures in place in relation to infection control and there were appropriate procedures in place for the decontamination of equipment.

We found that the provider was meeting the regulations we looked at, with the exception of the regulation which concerned the recruitment of staff where there were moderate concerns. We have asked that the provider take action to ensure that the recruitment records are improved.