Question 1

Due Diligence Audit

Accepted Answer

If you are looking to buy an existing dental practice, a clinical due diligence audit is essential, this process will assess the dental practice’s existing compliance status prior to acquisition. This informs you whether it currently meets regulatory standards and to what extent prior to your purchase.

The Audit includes a thorough review of compliance documents including the CQC registration status, the compliance aspect of any HR files, a review of the Health & Safety control, infection control, risk assessment compliance, equipment maintenance and suitability, and a full review of all existing contracts with external suppliers. Once the audit has been completed your will receive an informative written report.

Question 2

Compliance Audit

Accepted Answer

This will include a full compliance audit carried out by an experienced dental compliance specialist, assessing the current level of practice compliance which will be followed by an in-depth detailed written audit and action plan. You will then receive support to ensure the recommended changes are implemented.

Question 3

CQC Inspection Preparation & Fit Person Interview Coaching

Accepted Answer

Navigating the CQC inspection process can be overwhelming but with the right support, you can approach it with clarity, confidence, and control. Whether you are applying to register a new service, preparing for an inspection, or facing the Fit Person Interview, our tailored support gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to meet the CQC standards and succeed. A full review of your compliance documentation will be carried out remotely, along with a virtual walk-through discussion of current practice processes. There will then be a team’s call, role play styled Q&A to prepare for the interview. This will be followed with a clear action plan with recommendations to ensure a confident team and prepared practice.

Question 4

Annual Mock CQC Inspection

Accepted Answer

A realistic simulation of a CQC inspection carried out on site, this will include auditing decontamination processes, clinical environment and infection prevent practices. The process takes around half a day to complete and will be followed by a full assessment, stating strengths and weaknesses and a practical action plan.

Question 5

Annual NHS Infection Control Audit

Accepted Answer

Ensure your dental practice meets the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and patient safety with our comprehensive NHS Infection Control Audit. Our in-depth assessment is carried out over a team call and identifies areas of non-compliance, highlights good practice processes, and supports your team in achieving and maintaining excellence.

Question 6

New Practice/Squat Practice Set-up

Accepted Answer

Launching a new dental practice? Let us take the stress out of the regulatory process. Our dental compliance specialist can is experienced in helping dental professionals successfully register with the CQC and set up fully compliant practices from day one. We provide end-to-end support so you can focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional patient care.

Support from the start, from initial set-up to achieving full compliance. 1 on site visit included (Additional cost if more required).

Our services include:
 • CQC Registration Assistance
    • Guidance through entire CQC registration process
    • Completion and review of systems
    • Interview coaching for the CQC Fit Person Interview
 • Premises and Operational Compliance
    • Advice on setting up your practice to meet CQC standards
    • Infection prevention & control protocols
    • Health and Safety compliance HTM01-05
    • Equipment and maintenance log
 • Staff Training and Readiness
 • Induction support and essential compliance
 • Interview coaching and CQC awareness for all team members

Question 7

Ad hoc Advice

Accepted Answer

If you require ad-hoc advice on urgent or specific compliance issues, we can help. Whether it be Troubleshooting issues, policy guidance, or tailored support.  Don’t hesitate to contact Sofia to receive a quote and arrange a call.

Our compliance expert has years of experience working with dental practice of all sizes. We simplify the complex, so you can focus on what matters most, caring for your patients.

Let us, help you, build a safer, more complaint and legal protected dental practice.

Contact sofia.mendes@buxtoncoates.com (mailto:sofia.mendes@buxtoncoates.com)for more information.

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