Implementing a Quality Mouth Care Programme
Setting a new standard for excellence
Want to improve the overall standard of mouth care in your care home? Implement a Quality Mouth Care Programme!
While many quality indicators are already in place, there's one aspect that often goes overlooked: mouth care.
Implementing a Quality Mouth Care Programme is a proactive measure with far-reaching benefits for residents' health and well-being as well as improving your reputation with care.
What is included in the programme.
Live Q & A sessions are held every Monday
For any staff member that would like to join the hub, interact and ask questions.
Certification
Certification is awarded after the programme has been running for six months. We encourage you to display your certificate and advertise the programme to prospective customers.
Topical webinars held monthly
20 minutes webinars are held monthly on engaging dental topics that we think will interest your staff.
Live Training Sessions for all staff
We hold 2hrs live training in Oral Health Care via Zoom every Tuesday at 10am and 6pm. Staff select the preferred date and time and enter a code HERE.
Certificates of attendees are awarded and sent to the Oral Champion or Care Manager.
Quarterly reviews with the Oral Champion
Every 3 months the DCP holds a virtual review meeting with the oral champion/s.
Training an Oral Champion
We train up to 2 Oral Champions per annum.
The oral care champion receives specialized training in oral hygiene techniques, dental health assessment, and the management of oral health issues. This expertise enables them to provide guidance, support to staff.
Quarterly reviews with the Oral Champion
Every 3 months the DCP holds a virtual review meeting with the oral champion/s.
The benefits of an Oral Health Care Programme
reducing hospital admissions
Proper oral care can significantly reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia and subsequent hospital admissions.
providing staff with motivation and reassurance
Having an dental aide to help advise can be particularly helpful and reassuring to carers who may not have the motivation, knowledge or confidence to carry out oral care for residents with complex needs.
enhance overall well-being
Improved oral heatlh can boost confidence, enhance social interactions and alleviate discomfort leading to a higher quality of life for residents.
expertise and training
Comprehensive training is available to all existing and new staff by dental care professionals expert in the field of gerodontics [dental care for seniors]. The training allows ample opportunity for staff to ask questions. The training improves confidence to deliver quality mouth care.
marketing Value
By partnering with a reputable oral care programme, you can distinguish your care home in a competitive market. The assurance of superior dental care not only attracts potential residents and their families but also enhances the facility's reputation.
compliance
We'll ensure that you are compliant with regulations and standards in oral healthcare.
raising the standard
By addressing oral health as part of overall health and disease prevention demonstrates your care in raising the comfort, dignity and health of your clients.
A one off payment fee of followed by a monthly subscription fee.
The fee is subject to the size of the care home.
Subscription fee
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Up to 25 staff £49 per month
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Up to 50 staff £98 per month
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Up to 100 staff £139 per month
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Up to 150 staff £169 per month
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More than 150 staff [Quote]
I'd like to book the programme. Now what?
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Select the correct plan size.
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You will be required to pay a set up fee and subscription plan. [cancel anytime - no cancellation fee].
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You will be given a CODE. Staff will require this code to book their training.
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We'll ask for details of the oral champion you have nominated.
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We will get in touch with the oral champion to organise training. On the training day the delegated dental profession will introduce themselves.