Zero Tolerance PolicyStaff treating patients have the right to work free from any threat or fear of abuse, violence or forms of aggression.The NHS nationally has agreed to a zero-tolerance policy.Unacceptable behaviour which will not be tolerated within the dental practice inlcudes:Actual or threatened physical violence on staff or other patients.Psychological abuse of staffVerbal abuse which includes shouting or swearingRacial abuseSexual harassment or abuseThreats against practice personnel which occur in the workplaceTheft or damage of practice propertyTaking drugs or alcohol on the premisesIf any patient is abusive or violent towards any member of staff or any other persons on the practice premises, the practice retains the right to have the patient removed from their list. In extreme cases the police may also be contacted.All incidents must be reported to the practice manager and recorded within the Significant Events Log. Any injuries will be recorded in the accident book.Published: 19/06/2025.
Zero Tolerance Policy
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Zero Tolerance PolicyStaff treating patients have the right to work free from any threat or fear of abuse, violence or forms of aggression.The NHS nationally has agreed to a zero-tolerance policy.Unacceptable behaviour which will not be tolerated within the dental practice inlcudes:Actual or threatened physical violence on staff or other patients.Psychological abuse of staffVerbal abuse which includes shouting or swearingRacial abuseSexual harassment or abuseThreats against practice personnel which occur in the workplaceTheft or damage of practice propertyTaking drugs or alcohol on the premisesIf any patient is abusive or violent towards any member of staff or any other persons on the practice premises, the practice retains the right to have the patient removed from their list. In extreme cases the police may also be contacted.All incidents must be reported to the practice manager and recorded within the Significant Events Log. Any injuries will be recorded in the accident book.Published: 19/06/2025