The Private Dentistry (Wales) Regulations 2017

Safeguarding patients

14.—(1) The registered person must make suitable arrangements to ensure that patients are safeguarded against the risk of abuse and improper treatment by—

(a) ensuring that staff are made aware of the need to safeguard children and adults at risk(1) and are familiar with any national procedures for the protection of children and adults at risk;

(b) ensuring that staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding issues including the protection of children and adults at risk;

(c) ensuring that staff are aware of who to contact locally in the event of a concern relating to the protection of children and adults at risk;

(d) taking reasonable steps to identify the possibility of abuse and responding appropriately to any allegations of abuse; and

(e) ensuring that staff have access to support and up-to-date guidance in the event of a concern about the welfare and safety of a child or adult at risk.

(2) When making the arrangements referred to in paragraph (1), the registered person must have regard to any guidance issued by the registration authority or appropriate expert body in relation to the protection of children and adults at risk.

(1)

“Adults at risk” has the same meaning as in section 126(1) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4).