Our consultancy scope for NABH Dental
Healthcare Accreditation focuses on the specialized 3rd Edition Dental
Standards. Unlike general hospitals, dental clinics face unique requirements
regarding radiation safety, sterilization protocols, and aerosol management.
A
specialized dental consultancy provides the following core services:
1.
Gap Analysis & Infrastructure Advisory
Physical Layout Review: Ensuring the
clinic meets zoning requirements (e.g., separation of sterile and non-sterile
areas, bio-medical waste storage).
Equipment Audit: Verifying compliance of
dental chairs, compressors, and suction units with safety standards.
Radiation Safety: Assistance in obtaining
AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) registration for X-ray/CBCT units and
ensuring the use of lead aprons and TLD badges.
2.
Specialized Documentation for Dentistry
Consultants draft the mandatory manuals
tailored to dental practice:
Infection Control Manual: Specific SOPs
for handpiece sterilization, waterline disinfection, and high-volume suction
cleaning.
Clinical Protocols: Standardized
procedures for common treatments (e.g., endodontics, implants, oral surgery)
including pre-operative checklists.
Patient Consent Forms: Developing
bilingual, procedure-specific informed consent forms that meet legal and NABH
requirements.
3.
Sterilization & Infection Prevention (Core Focus)
Validation Protocols: Establishing logs
for autoclave monitoring (chemical and biological indicators).
Needlestick Injury Management: Training
staff on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and incident reporting.
Instrument Tracking: Implementing systems
to track sterilization cycles for individual instrument sets.
4.
Digital & Desktop Assessment Support
NABH Portal Management: Handling the
digital application for "Dental Clinics" or "Dental
Hospitals."
Evidence Uploads: Organizing geotagged
photos of the sterilization area, X-ray room (with warning signage), and
emergency kit.
Quality Indicators: Setting up tracking
for dental-specific metrics, such as:
·
Incidence of post-extraction complications.
·
Percentage of re-treatments in endodontics.
·
Patient waiting time.
5.
Staff Training & Drills
Medical Emergency Training: Conducting
mock drills for managing syncope, allergic reactions, or choking in the dental
chair.
Biomedical Waste (BMW): Training on the
2026 updated color-coding for dental waste (e.g., mercury disposal, extracted
teeth, and sharp management).
Basic Life Support (BLS): Ensuring all
clinical staff are certified in BLS.
6.
Assessment Readiness
Internal Audits: Conducting a "Mock
Assessment" to simulate the actual visit by a dental assessor.
NC Closure: Providing immediate assistance
to rectify any deficiencies raised during the official NABH Dental Assessment.
Estimated
Timelines (2026)
Small Clinics: 4–6 months.
Large Dental Hospitals/Institutes: 8–12
months.
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