Environmental Cleaning and Maintenance

This course will provide learners with an understanding of the maintenance of a clean environment in a dental surgery.

Overview
This course details the critical importance of environmental cleaning and maintenance within a dental practice. It provides learners with the knowledge to establish and follow robust protocols that ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff, aligning with national infection prevention and control standards.

Assessment & Certification
A pass mark of 80% is required to complete the course. Learners will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment if they do not pass on their first attempt. Upon successful completion, a downloadable certificate will be available for your CPD records.

Aims
This course aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to maintain a clean and safe environment within the dental surgery.

Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Define what the term ‘environment’ refers to in a dental practice.
• Explain the importance of maintaining high standards of environmental cleanliness and hygiene.
• Identify potential sources of cross-infection within the practice environment.
• Outline the training requirements for staff involved in environmental cleaning.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will understand:

• The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) colour-coding scheme.
• The role of environmental cleanliness in public assurance.
• The primary causes of environmental cross-infection.
• The importance of having a practice-specific cleaning protocol.
• The cleaning requirements between patients.
• The correct storage of environmental cleaning equipment.

GDC Development Outcome: C