Yes, a GP practice can arrange an immunisation programme for its own staff, but protection should reflect each person’s role and exposure to infection. A sound approach to immunising healthcare staff includes keeping staff with direct patient contact up to date with routine tetanus, diphtheria, poli...

Clear aims matter more than polished wording. In England, a CQC statement of purpose sets out the service a provider delivers, who it supports and where it operates. Providers must keep it accurate and up to date under Regulation 12, according to UK Legislation. If you need CQC statement of purpose...

Which audits does CQC expect a dental practice to run, and how often? A former CQC inspector explains dental mythbuster 17, the essential infection control (HTM 01-05), radiography and accessibility audits, record-card audits and how to complete the audit cycle.