Introduction to NHS Module 8 - Health & Safety, Clinical and Information Governance, IOTN (INSO261112)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry, essential for dentists who are undertaking vocational training by assessment, to dentist who are new to NHS dentistry and for those who are returning to NHS dental practice.
Additional informationThe course will cover:
•The importance of Clinical Governance and its six pillars
•Health and safety in dental practice and its co-relation to Clinical Governance.
•The importance of Information Governance.
•Clinical Governance and relation to CQC.
•Importance of Audit and your personal development plans.

Speakers:
Verna Easterby-Smith
Dental Practitioner, Hampshire LDC member and Hampshire PCT Dental Practice Advisor

Ruth Evans - Consultant Orthodontist - Southampton General Hospital Consultant Orthodontist at Southampton General Hospital. Ruth has held a number of visiting orthodontist posts, and her 1987 Article
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeMonday 26 November 2012, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. Delegates will understand the elements of Clinical Governance and be able to demonstrate how this influences activities in dental practice.
  2. Delegates will understand the methods by which practitioners can ensure compliance with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  3. Delegates will understand the requirements of data protection and information governance to meet national standards.
  4. Delegates will be able to provide supporting evidence for CQC outcomes
  5. Delegates will be able to understand the legal requirements of their responsibilities towards employees and others who visit their practices.