Smile 32 Dental

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• Overview
• Shared direction and culture
• Capable, compassionate and inclusive leaders
• Freedom to speak up
• Workforce equality, diversity and inclusion
• Governance, management and sustainability
• Partnerships and communities
• Learning, improvement and innovation

We found this practice was providing well-led care in accordance with the relevant regulations and had taken into consideration appropriate guidance. At the time of our assessment there was no registered manager in post as required as a condition of registration. A registered manager is legally responsible for the management of services for which the practice is registered. We have received an assurance from the provider that this matter is being addressed as a matter of urgency.

Find out what we look at when we assess this area in our information about our new Single assessment framework.

The judgement for Shared direction and culture is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

The judgement for Capable, compassionate and inclusive leaders is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

The judgement for Freedom to speak up is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

The judgement for Workforce equality, diversity and inclusion is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

During the assessment we found staff to be open to discussion and feedback. The provider demonstrated a transparent and open culture in relation to people’s safety. Staff told us there was strong leadership with emphasis on people’s safety and continually striving to improve. Staff told us they had clear responsibilities, roles and systems of accountability to support good governance and management. Feedback from staff was obtained through meetings, surveys, and informal discussions. Staff were encouraged to offer suggestions for improvements to the service, and they said these were listened to and acted upon, where appropriate. Staff stated they felt respected, supported and valued. They were proud to work in the practice. We saw the practice had effective processes to support and develop staff with additional roles and responsibilities. Staff told us how they collected and responded to feedback from patients, the public and external partners. For example, Google reviews and NHS Friends and Family tests. The practice had taken steps to improve environmental sustainability. For example, the practice had implemented initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. They had established recycling programs for paper, plastic, and other recyclable materials throughout the practice. Additionally, energy-saving measures such as motion-sensor controlled lighting had been installed to reduce electricity consumption.

Systems and processes were embedded, and staff worked together in such a way that the assessment did not highlight significant issues or omissions. Where the assessment identified areas which required improvement these were acted on immediately. Due to a failure with the digital compliance system the information and evidence presented on the day of our visit was not entirely clear and complete. However, the provider sent us documentation following our assessment which assured us of their compliance with the regulations. The practice had a governance system which included policies, protocols and procedures that were accessible to all members of staff and were reviewed on a regular basis. Relevant policies and protocols were in place for the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) We saw there were clear and effective processes for identifying and managing risks, issues and performance. The practice had systems to review and investigate incidents and accidents, and for receiving and acting on safety alerts. The practice responded to concerns and complaints appropriately. Staff discussed outcomes to share learning and improve the service. The practice had systems and processes for learning, quality assurance and continuous improvement. This included undertaking audits according to recognised guidance.

The judgement for Partnerships and communities is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

The judgement for Learning, improvement and innovation is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.