Addendum for General Practice: National colour coding scheme
Posted on: 06/08/2024
Since publication of the 'IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for General Practice' we have received several enquiries relating to the ‘Yellow’ classification of the ‘National colour coding for cleaning materials and equipment’. Further to discussion with colleagues at NHS Estates [...]
Addendum for Dental Practice – Preventing Infection Workbook: Guidance for Dental Practice
Posted on: 01/07/2020
In relation to COVID-19, please always refer to latest special guidance on infection prevention and control produced by the British Dental Association, https://bda.org/. This information is continually evolving. Please note that NHS England and NHS Improvement published new guidance ‘Standard [...]
Returning to face-to-face care BDA Dental guidance
Posted on: 03/06/2020
The British Dental Association has launched a toolkit designed to help practices return to safe clinical practice. BDA members will be able to access a copy. Updated: 03/06/2020
National Patient Safety Alert November 2019
Posted on: 03/12/2019
Risk of death and severe harm from ingesting superabsorbent polymer gel granules Alert issued by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Please note the use of polymer gel granules should now not be used. PS_Alert_Polymer_28_Nov_2019_FINALDownload
Dental Practices and the CQC
Posted on: 30/10/2018
Unlike most types of service, the CQC don’t give ratings to dentists. This is because they only inspect 10% of dental services, as they’ve found that dental services pose a lower risk to patient safety than other sectors that they [...]
Healthcare surveillance (reflective account)
Posted on: 26/10/2015
Read how the reflection in practice enhanced the infection prevention and control knowledge of Helen Degnan. Download: Helen Degnan article NS.29.44.61 Nursing Standard. 29, 44, 61-61 July 2015 Reproduced with kind permission of RCNI.com