Introduction to NHS Module 4–Clinical Governance Framework and Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (INOX120215)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to build an understanding of the main components of clinical governance and to explain the steps involved in orthodontic referral. Topics covered will include: * How Clinical Governance underpins the quality assurance programme regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) * Information and other governance for healthcare * The CQC's role in regulating the dental profession * Clinical audit * Risk management * Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and selection criteria for orthodontic 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 Foundation Training by Equivalence. 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. Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 - Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has over 27 years of experience in the dental profession and considerable expertise in all areas of the business of dentistry. She spent 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service and was then appointed Area Practice Manager for a dental corporate with responsibility for 16 practices in London and the South. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of practice management and continuing professional development for the whole team. Dr Manish Chitnis BDS, IQ
Additional informationE, MFGDP RCS Eng MFDS RCPS Glasgow, GDC 102053, has been in general dental practice for 17 years and is a hands-on Practice Owner in Hampshire. Manish holds a Certificate in Business Management Skills in Dentistry and has a particular interest in Clinical Governance, lecturing on this topic at postgraduate level. Manish is a Clinical Advisor for a Dental Corporate, a Training Programme Director – Foundation Training by Equivalence (FTE), and also a FTE Trainer.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 12 February 2015, 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£11.00
Aims
  1. Be able to describe the current systems and structures of accountability and governance for health in the NHS in England, including clinical and information governance
  2. Be able to explain how clinical effectiveness, risk management and patient focus underpin clinical governance
  3. Be able to outline the range of stakeholders and agencies to whom their team or an aspect of their service is accountable, and the performance standards they must keep to at all times
  4. Be able to act on the basis of IOTN in order to refer patients for specialist orthodontic treatment appropriately