Emergency drugs, oxygen and AED checks
One of the 5 medical emergencies and medicines checks in Compliance UK's dental pack, with the fields to record, who usually does it and where it sits in the CQC framework.
What this check is
By default, Compliance UK schedules it every week. You can change the schedule. The dental nurse usually does it.
The record is a signed log. Whoever does the check signs each entry. A signed entry can't be edited or deleted afterwards.
Each emergency kit in your equipment register gets its own copy of this check and a QR label that opens its log on a phone.
- Area
- Medical emergencies and medicines
- Default schedule
- Weekly
- Usually done by
- Dental nurse
- Evidence kept
- Signed log
- Equipment
- Emergency kit
- Regulation
- Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment
What to record each time
The log for this check has 3 fields, each with its valid range beside it where there is one.
| Field | Type | Unit | Valid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| All drugs present and in date | Pass or fail | None | Not applicable |
| Oxygen cylinder at least half full | Pass or fail | None | Not applicable |
| AED self-test OK, pads in date | Pass or fail | None | Not applicable |
On the phone, after scanning the QR label
Where it sits in the CQC framework
This check is evidence for 2 CQC quality statements.
Medicines optimisation · Safe
We make sure that medicines and treatments are safe and meet people’s needs, capacities and preferences by enabling them to be involved in planning, including when changes happen.
Responding to people's immediate needs · Caring
We listen to and understand people’s needs, views and wishes. We respond to these in that moment and will act to minimise any discomfort, concern or distress.
It also maps to Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.