25 November 2014
During an inspection looking at part of the service
During this inspection we found the provider had taken appropriate actions to address the shortfalls we identified at our previous inspection. However we noted the provider was still working towards ensuring the actions were monitored to maintain safe practice for the well-being of patients. For example the practice was still seeking to appoint a registered manager and to recruit a permanent dental nurse to work with the dentist, to ensure appropriate standards were maintained.
We saw records which demonstrated the practice had employed an agency nurse whenever clinics were taking place to ensure they met the General Dental Council 'Standards for the Dental Team'.
We were shown the provider, Mee healthcare, had provided training for the dentist and Mee Healthcare unit manager (who is the optometrist) about the national guidance and standards for cleanliness and infection control. Staff spoken with demonstrated a greater awareness of this guidance and had taken steps to implement it. We saw they maintained the required records and had appropriate management and storage for clinical waste which was handled in line with national guidance.
We did not speak with patients as part of this inspection. However the dentist showed us some patient feedback notes. These indicated patients had been happy with the care and treatment provided by the service.