Beaulieu Dental Limited

During an assessment under our new approach

We had previously undertaken a comprehensive inspection of Beaulieu Dental Limited on 8 August 2024 under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. We found the registered provider was not providing well-led care and was in breach of regulation 17 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

We undertook a follow up focused assessment on 9 December 2024. This assessment was carried out to review the actions taken by the registered provider to improve the quality of care and to confirm that the practice was now meeting legal requirements.

We found the practice had met regulations.

The practice had systems to manage risks.

Recruitment procedures reflected current legislation.

Infection control procedures followed published guidance.

Patients’ care and treatment was provided in line with current guidance.

Patients were treated with dignity and respect.

At the time of our assessment, we found that patients could access care, support and treatment when required.

There was effective leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

Beaulieu Dental Limited is in Chelmsford, Essex and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

There was step free access to the practice and car parking spaces, including dedicated parking for disabled people, were available near the practice.

The practice had 3 treatment rooms. During the assessment we spoke with 2 dental nurses, 1 receptionist and the practice manager.

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During an assessment under our new approach

We carried out this on-site announced assessment on 8 August 2024.

We found the practice had not met all regulations.

At the time of our assessment, patients could access care, support and treatment when required.

However, there was a lack of effective leadership and not all risks associated with undertaking of regulated activities had been suitably identified and mitigated. We noted that a fire risk assessment, servicing of the emergency lighting, fire alarm systems and Electrical Installation Condition Report were not undertaken. Risks identified in the Legionella risk assessment were not reviewed or completed. Processes for overseeing staff training were not effective.

Beaulieu Dental is in Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex and provides private dental care and treatment for adults and children.

At the time of our assessment, the dental team included 3 dentists, 4 dental nurses including 1 trainee dental nurse, 3 dental hygienists and 1 receptionist. Sedation completed at the practice was supported by a visiting professional sedation organisation. The practice had 3 treatment rooms. During the assessment we spoke with 2 dentists, 2 dental nurses, 1 receptionist and a supporting practice manager.

The provider was not complying with all regulations. Full details of the regulation the provider was not meeting are within the quality statement section of the report.

We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this assessment.

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