The team at Davenport House Clinic are very proud to have received the prestigious Practice Accreditation Award for the second time in a row! The Practice Accreditation Award is awarded by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrist and we were the first clinic in the area to receive this award back in 2008 and weve done it again in 2010.
For our Practice to have been accredited by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists we have reviewed our standards to ensure that they comply with national standards and best practice within the Chiropody and Podiatry profession.
We applied for practice accreditation so that our patients know that their care is being provided within a safe environment. The accreditation scheme also requires that:
- All reusable instruments to be properly cleaned and sterilised before they are used
- Staff engage in continuing professional development to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date
- Patient confidentiality to be respected and proper care taken with patient records, both when used and later when they are destroyed
- We explain treatment options, where appropriate, and cost, so that you can make an informed decision as to the treatment you receive
- Appropriate referral paths exist for clients who need specialist care
- Our practice working methods are constantly reviewed.