PMHP Flashcards
(56 cards)
At population level, name 3 methods of fluoride delivery
Water flouridation
Flouridated salt
School milk
School water fluoridation
Name 6 components of clinical governance
Clinical effectiveness
Risk management
Education and training
Clinical audit
Openness
Research and development
What are the stages of an audit?
Identify problem/issue
Set criteria and standards
Observe practice/data collection
Compare performance with criteria and standards
What two things should be done after an audit cycle?
Implement changes
Repeat the audit
You see two nurses wearing uniform in public, what two concerns does this raise?
Infection control
Practice and profession reputation
You decide to give staff working in your practice a learning session on PPE. Name 6 learning outcomes from this session
* Wear PPE at all times when dealing with procedures
* Wear PPE when cleaning up
* Change PPE between patients
* Correct disposal of PPE after useage and soiling
* During decontamination; protect eyes, hands and clothing with the use of PPE
* Protect patients eyes and clothing
How would you check staff are following instructions regarding the use of PPE?
Clinical audit
Regular inspection by supervisor
What is PICO?
Population
Intervention
Comparison
Outcome
What two things could show that a study was random?
Randomised control trial
Computer generated assignment
Why is cleaning an important prerequisite before disinfection and sterilising?
Removes gross debris
Removes restorative material
Restores function
Aids disinfection
Why is it important to test the washer disinfector and steriliser?
To ensure the machines are clean
To ensure they are working as expected
Medicaolegal requirement
What are the 5 cycles of the washer disinfector and explain
Flush - sprays water at instruments
Wash - uses detergent and power of water
Rinse - removes detergent
Disinfection - uses steam
Dry - Dries instruments
What are the 3 categories of sterilisers?
S, B, N
Why shouldnt instruments be dried with paper towel?
Small pieces can come off and stick. Use non-linting towel
Why should a type B steriliser be used?
B = best
Active air removal
What is clinical governance?
Systematic approach to maintaining and improving the standard of patient care in a health system
What are the dimensions of healthcare/clinical governance?
Patient centred, safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely
What are three divisions of NHS scotland dental services?
Primary care = General practice and public dental services
Secondary care = hospital services
How many hours of CPD should be completed in each cycle?
100 hours in any 5 year cycle with no fewer than ten hours in any two year cycle
What are the core CPD topic requirements and how many hours are advised?
Medical emergencies 10 hours
Radiology 5 hours
Decontamination 5 hours
List the 9 GDC standards
- Put patients interests first
- Communicate effectively with patients
- Obtain valid consent
- Protect patient information
- Have a clear and easy complaints procedure
- Work with colleagues in patients best interest
- Maintain, develop and work within own skills
- Raise concerns if patients are at risk
- Behave professionally and maintain patient confidence in you and the profession
Name 6 members of the dental team registered with the GDC
Dentist
Dental nurse
Hygienist
Therapist
Technician
Clinical technician
Orthodontic therapist
What chemicals are used to clean a blood spill?
Sodium hypochlorite or sodium dichloroisocyanurate >10,000ppm
How long are chemicals for a blood spill applied?
3-5 minutes
