Introduction to NHS Module 4 - Clinical Governance Framework and Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (INSO130513)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course will cover: • How Clinical Governance underpins the quality assurance programme regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) • The CQC’s role in the dental profession • Key pillars of quality • Clinical audit • Risk management • Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and patient referral This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Vocational Training by Assessment. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Verna Easterby-Smith BDS MSc, GDC 56097 is a Dental Practice Advisor for NHS Hampshire, a Specialist Clinical Dental Lead, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and the Dental Tutor for Winchester – Wessex Deanery. Ruth Evans BDS Wales MOrth RCS Eng FDS RCS Edin MScD Wales DOrth RCS Eng is the Lead Consultant in Southampton for the regional cleft lip and palate service. Her particular interests are orthognathic surgery, complex orthodontic cases and diagnostic services for general dental and medical practitioners.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeMonday 13 May 2013, 09:30 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£23.00
Aims
  1. Know about governance for health, including clinical and information governance
  2. Understand how clinical effectiveness, risk management and patient focus underpin clinical governance
  3. Understand the CQC’s role in the profession
  4. Understand IOTN and know how to refer patients for specialist orthodontic treatment