Safe environments: CQC quality statement
One of the 8 quality statements under the safe key question.
The statement
We detect and control potential risks in the care environment. We make sure that the equipment, facilities and technology support the delivery of safe care.
Topics the CQC lists under it
- Premises (including gas, electrical and fire safety)
- Equipment
- Environmental risks (adverse weather such as heatwaves and flooding)
- Digital systems/technology assurance
Dental checks that provide evidence
24 checks in Compliance UK's dental pack are tagged to this statement.
| Check | Area | Default schedule | Usually done by | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decontamination equipment validation | Decontamination (HTM 01-05) | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Legionella water temperature checks | Premises, fire and equipment | Monthly | Any team member | Regulation 12 |
| Legionella risk assessment review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every 2 years | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Fire alarm test log | Premises, fire and equipment | Weekly | Any team member | Regulation 15 |
| Fire drill record | Premises, fire and equipment | Every 6 months | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Fire risk assessment review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| COSHH register and risk assessments | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 12 |
| Pressure vessel written scheme inspection | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Portable appliance testing (PAT) | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Electrical installation condition report (EICR) | Premises, fire and equipment | Every 5 years | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| EICR C1 and C2 remedial works | Premises, fire and equipment | When it happens | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Gas safety inspectionApplies if you answer yes to “Is there a gas supply at the practice?” | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Emergency lighting monthly test | Premises, fire and equipment | Monthly | Any team member | Regulation 15 |
| Emergency lighting annual full-duration test | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Fire extinguisher visual checks | Premises, fire and equipment | Monthly | Any team member | Regulation 15 |
| Fire extinguisher servicing | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Dental compressor servicingApplies if you answer yes to “Is there a compressor on site?” | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Suction unit servicing | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Amalgam separator servicing and wasteApplies if you answer yes to “Do you use amalgam?” | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Equipment register review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Radiation local rules and RPA detailsApplies if you answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” | Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R) | Every year | Radiation protection supervisor | Regulation 12 |
| X-ray equipment routine performance testApplies if you answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” | Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R) | Every 3 years | Radiation protection supervisor | Regulation 15 |
| X-ray critical examination reportApplies if you answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” | Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R) | When it happens | Radiation protection supervisor | Regulation 15 |
| Disability access audit | People and governance | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
Related regulations
The CQC links this statement to these fundamental standards.