This policy should be read in conjunction with the practice’s Infection Prevention Procedures. To protect our patients, visitors and team, Sonria Dental Clinic follows relevant guidance and procedures for infection prevention and control. We maintain appropriate infection prevention measures and documented procedures to help minimise the risk of cross-infection within the practice.
Sonria Dental Clinic follows relevant decontamination guidance for the cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and storage of dental instruments. Treatment rooms and clinical equipment are appropriately decontaminated between patients and at the end of clinical sessions. Stored instruments are protected from recontamination, and any equipment defects identified during cleaning are reported promptly in accordance with the practice’s Infection Prevention Procedures.
Sonria Dental Clinic regularly reviews its infection prevention and control procedures to maintain appropriate standards of decontamination and patient safety. Our procedures are reviewed and updated in line with relevant guidance and best practice.
Team members involved in clinical and decontamination duties maintain appropriate immunisation in accordance with their role, occupational health requirements and relevant infection prevention guidance.
Items sent to a dental laboratory are appropriately cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the practice’s infection prevention procedures. Items received from the laboratory are also appropriately disinfected before being used or fitted for a patient.
Equipment requiring repair is appropriately decontaminated before it is sent for servicing or repair.
When appropriate, Sonria Dental Clinic uses single use dental instruments, which are safely disposed of after use in accordance with the practice’s clinical waste procedures.
Reusable dental instruments are carefully cleaned, decontaminated, sterilised and stored in accordance with the practice’s infection prevention and control procedures, helping to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
To minimise the risk of exposure to blood borne viruses, all relevant team members at Sonria Dental Clinic are trained in the prevention and appropriate management of inoculation injuries.
Post Exposure Prophylaxis is available where clinically appropriate, and team members at risk of blood borne virus exposure have access to appropriate occupational health support.
All inoculation injuries are promptly reported, recorded and managed in accordance with the practice’s infection prevention, incident and emergency procedures.
Sonria Dental Clinic takes appropriate measures to minimise the risk of Legionella exposure to patients, visitors and team members in accordance with relevant guidance and the practice’s water management procedures.
Appropriate Legionella risk assessments, water monitoring and audits are carried out, and hot and cold water outlets are routinely flushed as part of the practice’s infection prevention and water safety procedures.
Records of Legionella control activities are maintained and reviewed as part of the practice’s ongoing management and infection prevention procedures.
All team members maintain high standards of personal hygiene, including effective hand hygiene, and follow the practice’s infection prevention and hygiene procedures.
Team members also follow the practice’s requirements relating to jewellery, clinical clothing and other personal hygiene measures to help maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.
All team members follow the practice’s infection prevention procedures for the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves, protective eyewear, clinical clothing and suitable footwear where required.
PPE is selected and used according to the clinical procedure being carried out and the level of risk involved, helping to protect patients and team members from potential exposure and cross-infection.
Clinical team members are trained to manage accidental spillages of hazardous substances safely and in accordance with the practice’s infection prevention and emergency procedures.
All spillages are managed promptly using appropriate procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimise risks to patients, visitors and team members.
Waste generated at Sonria Dental Clinic is handle, stored and disposed of in accordance with the practice’s waste management procedures and relevant regulations.
Clinical, hazardous and other waste streams are appropriately segregated, stored and disposed of to minimise risks to patients, visitors, team members and the environment.
Dental unit waterlines are appropriate disinfection, flushed and maintained in accordance with the practice’s infection prevention procedures to help minimise the risk of contamination.
Water quality is monitored and tested as appropriate to help maintain safe standards throughout the dental practice.
All team members at Sonria Dental Clinic undertake regular infection prevention and control training and review. Each team member has a responsibility to follow the practice’s procedures and help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
Training includes:
Sonria Dental Clinic audits and reviews its infection prevention and control procedures every six months to support continual improvement and ensure this policy and associated procedures are kept up to date.
Audit findings are reviewed by the practice and any required corrective or improvement actions are recorded and followed up.
Practice Owner: H. Shahin
H. Shahin has overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy is implemented, reviewed and maintained, with appropriate responsibilities delegated to suitably trained members of the dental team.
Signature: __________________________
Date: ______________________________
Name: H. Shahin
Position: Practice Owner
Sonria Dental Clinic, 25 Devonshire Place
London W1G 6JD
020 7224 1402 - General Enquiries
07507689112 - Emergencies
Email: info@sonriadentalclinic.com
| Monday to Friday | 8.00 am – 6.00 pm |
| Saturday | 9.00 am – 2.00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
For Dental Professionals Only
