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Is your dental practice well-prepared for a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection?
If not and you need help – or are already faced with action from the CQC following an inspection – then contact one of our CQC defence lawyers on 01616 966 229.
The CQC carries out inspections on about 10% of dental care providers and has a specific approach which includes:
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While the CQC reported that the majority of dental practices inspected last year had no breach of regulations and required no action, others failed to comply in areas including good governance, safe care and treatment and fit and proper persons employed. This involved issues such as:
In addition, dental practice directors need to be aware of the fit and proper persons regulation which requires them to be capable of having responsibility for quality and safety of care, or face regulatory action.
Equally, the Duty of Candour regulation demands that dental care providers are open and transparent in relation to care and treatment, including when things go wrong for patients. Breaching this regulation can result in prosecution and other regulatory action.
Ensuring that your dental practice complies with regulations and can withstand the scrutiny of the CQC’s inspection regime is vital to its survival and prosperity.
Therefore, when preparing for a CQC inspection, you should:
If an inspection leads to further action from the CQC – such as warning notices, notices of proposal to cancel registration, prosecution, etc. – you should seek advice from legal experts.
Stephensons has an experienced regulatory defence team with lawyers specialising in CQC regulations and compliance.
Their expertise can assist you in all your dealings with the CQC, which could include:
For specialist legal advice relating to your dental practice and the CQC contact our team on 01616 966 229.
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