Patient Safety

Health and Safety

Our patient, public and employee health and safety is of paramount importance to us and is constantly reviewed in line with current regulations. Please notify a member of staff if you notice any area of concern so immediate action can be taken.

Patient safety

Our practice has a safety culture which means that patient safety is at the forefront of everyone’s minds not only when delivering healthcare but also when setting objectives, developing procedures, purchasing new products and equipment. It is also a culture that is open and fair, where team members can discuss the challenges they face at work for the best interests of our patients. For patient safety we:

• Follow the latest infection prevention guidelines including those from NHS England and The Health Technical Memorandum.
• Use dental instruments that are single use or are sterilised after use
• Decontaminate work areas including the dental chair, hand held equipment and cupboard handles, in between patients
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene including clinical clothing and the restricted wearing of jewellery
• Monitor practice water for quality. Dental unit waterlines are disinfected regularly
• Handle waste according to current regulations and dispose of it with appropriate registered carriers
• All our team members are trained in safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and follow the practice safeguarding procedures, which are regularly monitored and reviewed. The Practice Safeguarding Lead is Dr Paul Vivian

We run a clinical governance system which uses risk management and regular audits to identify, assess, analyse and manage all risks, incidents and accidents that may occur. The goal is to continuous improvement in our care and service to you.

The Practice Manager and Principal Dentist has the overall responsibility at the practice. The team is supported through regular meetings, staff training, personal development and regular appraisals. The practice always welcomes questions, comments and suggestions from patients.

Please contact the practice manager if you have any questions or concerns.

Last Updated

11th September 2023

Address

Widcombe Dental, 4 Sussex Place, Bath, BA2 4LA / Widcombe Dental, 15 Widcombe Parade, Bath, BA2 4JT

Dentists

• • Dr Paul VivianGDC no. 103942

• • Dr Hassan TahirGDC no. 258627

• • Dr Katy-ann RoweGDC no. 244955

• the teamGDC no. 154773

• Dr Louise FearonGDC no. 264107

Hygienist

• • Georgina HughesGDC no. 256690

• Andrea GoodshipGDC no. 212997

Dental nurse

• • Layla WillettsGDC no. 274724

• Lily KnightGDC no. 292033