CQC regulation 12: safe care and treatment
Regulation 12 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, one of the fundamental standards.
Dental checks mapped to regulation 12
15 checks in Compliance UK's dental pack map to this regulation.
| Check | Area | Default schedule | Usually done by | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autoclave daily tests log | Decontamination (HTM 01-05) | Daily | Dental nurse | Regulation 12 |
| Washer-disinfector daily checks | Decontamination (HTM 01-05) | Daily | Dental nurse | Regulation 12 |
| Ultrasonic bath foil and soil tests | Decontamination (HTM 01-05) | Every 3 months | Dental nurse | Regulation 12 |
| Infection control audit (IPS) and action plan | Infection prevention and control | Every 6 months | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
| Hand hygiene audit | Infection prevention and control | Every 3 months | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
| Dental unit waterline flushing and disinfection | Infection prevention and control | Daily | Dental nurse | Regulation 12 |
| Clinical waste consignment notes | Infection prevention and control | Monthly | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
| Legionella water temperature checks | Premises, fire and equipment | Monthly | Any team member | Regulation 12 |
| COSHH register and risk assessments | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
| Emergency drugs, oxygen and AED checks | Medical emergencies and medicines | Weekly | Dental nurse | Regulation 12 |
| Medicines fridge temperature log | Medical emergencies and medicines | Daily | Dental nurse | Regulation 12 |
| Antimicrobial prescribing audit | Medical emergencies and medicines | Every year | Dentist | Regulation 12 |
| Conscious sedation audit and trainingApplies if you answer yes to “Do you offer conscious sedation?” | Medical emergencies and medicines | Every year | Dentist | Regulation 12 |
| Radiation local rules and RPA detailsApplies if you answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” | Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R) | Every year | Radiation protection supervisor | Regulation 12 |
| Sharps risk assessment and inoculation injury protocol | Clinical records and sharps | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
Quality statements the CQC links to it
- Learning cultureSafe
- Safe systems, pathways and transitionsSafe
- SafeguardingSafe
- Involving people to manage risksSafe
- Safe environmentsSafe
- Safe and effective staffingSafe
- Infection prevention and controlSafe
- Medicines optimisationSafe
- Assessing needsEffective
- Delivering evidence-based care and treatmentEffective
- How staff, teams and services work togetherEffective
- Supporting people to live healthier livesEffective
- Monitoring and improving outcomesEffective
- Independence, choice and controlCaring
- Responding to people's immediate needsCaring
- Workforce wellbeing and enablementCaring
- Care provision, integration and continuityResponsive
- Equity in experiences and outcomesResponsive
- Shared direction and cultureWell-led
- Freedom to speak upWell-led
- Partnerships and communitiesWell-led
Read the regulation
The full text is on legislation.gov.uk: Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, regulation 12.