TOOTH GERM: Demystifying Clinical Governance...

So with less than a month left until Dental Foundation Training interviews... time to brush up on that clinical governance knowledge...What is Clinical Governance?Clinical governance is an NHS quality assurance framework which ensures organisations are accountable for continuous quality improvement and safeguarding high standards of care.However you remember the definition of clinical governance, word it in a way you remember and what comes across naturally especially in an interview situation.What are the Themes?A well known mnemonic to remember the themes is PACCER PIRATES. But what does this stand for?Patient and public involvement - such as patient feedback forms, engagement eventsAccess - fair and accessible care to all groups as well as access to emergency slotsClinical records - the 4 Cs of records: clear, complete, concise and contemporaneousChild protection and Safeguarding - appropriate training, recording of concernsEmergencies - needle sticks, adverse incidents, medical eme...