Sharps risk assessment and inoculation injury protocol
One of the 2 clinical records and sharps checks in Compliance UK's dental pack, with the fields to record, who usually does it and where it sits in the CQC framework.
What this check is
By default, Compliance UK schedules it once a year. You can change the schedule. The practice manager usually does it.
The record is a photo, taken and added from a phone.
- Area
- Clinical records and sharps
- Default schedule
- Every year
- Usually done by
- Practice manager
- Evidence kept
- Photo
- Regulation
- Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment
Where it sits in the CQC framework
This check is evidence for 2 CQC quality statements.
Infection prevention and control · Safe
We assess and manage the risk of infection. We detect and control the risk of it spreading and share any concerns with appropriate agencies promptly.
Involving people to manage risks · Safe
We work with people to understand and manage risks by thinking holistically so that care meets their needs in a way that is safe and supportive and enables them to do the things that matter to them.
It also maps to Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.