Dental wellness, (GDC & SAFEGUARDING) Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is the first principle of the GDC?
Put patients first
5 R’s for Safeguarding?
Recognise, Respond, Record, Report, Refer
What are the 5 British Values?
Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect & Tolerance of others faiths and beliefs
Where to refer a patient regarding, “Freedom of information”?
Data Protection Act 1998
What is “MCA?”
Mental Capacity Act
Under “Gillick Competency” what is the age of consent?
16
How fast should a complaint be acknowledged and answered?
Acknowledged: 3 days
Answered: 10 days
What is the minimum required CPD hours for a nurse every 2 CPD years?
10 hours, 5 hours per year
What does “fit to practice” mean?
Someone has the right skills, knowledge, character and health to practice their profession safely and efficiently
What is the HTM for Cross-infection control?
HTM01-05
What is the HTM for waste disposal?
HTM07-01
What is IRMER and IRR?
Ionising radiation medical exposure regulations (FOR PATIENTS) &
Ionising radiation regulations (FOR STAFF)
What are the 3 types of consent?
Informed, Voluntary, Capacity
What does CQC stand for?
Care Quality Commission
What is an OCDO?
Office of Chief Dental Officer
What do PREVENT do?
Works with people BEFORE they commit a criminal offense, and is designed to be supportive
What is RIDDOR?
Reporting Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Which legislation requires all dental professionals to be legally registered for them to work with patients?
The dentist act
what is “Duty of Candour”?
Being open and honest with patients when something goes wrong
What is Indemnity? (PI)?
Insurance
What is the safety zone for radiation?
2 Metres
What is the safety zone for radiation?
2 Metres
What is the controlled zone for radiation?
1.5 Metres
What is a Hazard?
Something that may cause a body harm
