The provider acted quickly to remedy this and by 9 February 2013 the provider sent us evidence that remedial building work had been carried out and they were now conforming to this aspect of HTM01-05.
We looked at patient's notes, plans of care and records of their medical history and found them suitable for purpose. We assessed the practice's arrangements for dealing with emergencies and found them appropriate.
The practice was clean and hygienic, however we were concerned that only one sink was used to clean and rinse instruments before they were sterilised. There were arrangements with a sub-contractor for the disposal of clinical waste and dangerous chemicals.
The equipment used by the practice was maintained by suitable companies. The practice commissioned regular surveys by experts in the safe management of X-Rays.