Zero Tolerance Policy

Zero Tolerance/Abuse Policy

Staff 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.

Examples of unacceptable behaviour which will not be tolerated within the dental practice includes:

  • Actual or threatened physical violence on staff or other patients
  • Verbal abuse which includes shouting or swearing
  • Racial abuse or harassment
  • Sexual harassment, abuse, psychological abuse
  • Threats against staff or other patients
  • Theft or damage of practice property
  • Taking drugs or alcohol on the premises

If any patient is abusive or violent towards any member of staff or another patient/person at the practice, the practice retains the right to have the patient removed from their list and their care. In extreme cases the police may also be contacted.