Environmental sustainability: CQC quality statement
One of the 8 quality statements under the well-led key question.
The statement
We understand any negative impact of our activities on the environment and we strive to make a positive contribution in reducing it and support people to do the same.
Who the CQC assesses on this statement
Environmental sustainability is assessed in NHS trusts (at trust level) with the assessment framework. We do not currently assess the environmental sustainability quality statement in other service types.
So dental practices aren't currently assessed on this statement. The checks below are still part of the dental pack.
Topics the CQC lists under it
- Staff awareness and education
- Carbon reduction. For example, within travel and transport, medicines, and supply chain
- Health promotion and prevention
- Estates and facilities. For example, energy saving measures, lower carbon options and waste reduction including recycling
- Efficient service delivery with resource optimisation
Dental checks that provide evidence
2 checks in Compliance UK's dental pack are tagged to this statement.
| Check | Area | Default schedule | Usually done by | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical waste consignment notes | Infection prevention and control | Monthly | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
| Amalgam separator servicing and wasteApplies if you answer yes to “Do you use amalgam?” | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |