Question reference: S4W-29949
- Asked by: Ken Macintosh, MSP for Eastwood, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 15 February 2016
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Current status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 2 March 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how often practitioners will be subject to the unannounced inspection of dental practices.
Answer
<>All NHS dental practices are subject to a routine inspection by the health board on a three-year cycle. An unannounced inspection will be made if, following a routine inspection, a patient safety issue has arisen and needs to be followed up by the board, or where the NHS board receives information that necessitates immediate further investigation.