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Standard 14
Your care environment
The design, layout and facilities of the dental service will support the safe and effective delivery of your care and treatment.
1. You receive care and treatment in an environment that is suitable for your needs, gives you privacy and ensures your comfort.
2. The buildings, facilities and grounds of the dental service are maintained and reviewed in line with health and safety regulations and any other relevant regulations and legislation.
3. The dental premises are equipped with instruments and materials appropriate to the clinical treatments provided.
4. All equipment used in support of your care and treatment is installed, checked and maintained in line with the manufacturer's instructions, current best practice guidelines and legislation.
5. Dental materials and drugs are stored and used safely.
6. If there is a failure in any major service, your dental service will provide either back-up systems to allow your care to continue safely or postpone treatment until it is safe to continue.
7. The dental service carries out any necessary x-rays safely and in line with current best practice guidelines and legislation.
8. The dental service has an ongoing risk management programme to make sure of your safety.
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