Would you be able to take a client 'out the back' into the tearoom at a moments notice and not be embarrassed?

According to former HR Manager Judy Gillespie from Vetanswers.com.au the 'Dirty Dishes' syndrome can actually be a warning sign that something else - something more important than just an un-washed coffee mug, is happening at your practice.

If everyone is claiming "but I washed mine", then who is leaving the mess in the kitchen..and critically…why?

Perhaps it's the same person not writing up patient history properly or being less than particular when it comes to cleanliness/sanitation generally?