This course is for Responsible and Authorised Persons working within the area of water safety in a healthcare environment.
It goes beyond traditional Legionella and Pseudomonas training, covering the physical, chemical and microbiological risks associated with water distribution systems within healthcare buildings, as well as the role of the Water Safety Group and Water Safety Plan.
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This course is for healthcare estates staff who manage, operate, maintain, monitor and repair water distribution systems and associated equipment and who have specific roles and responsibilities in relation to water systems.
It is also appropriate for development/ design project staff who require an in-depth understanding of water hygiene and safety for new build and refurbishment projects.
To enable learners to gain an understanding of the relevant statutory instruments and the recommendations of the best practice guidance HTM 04-01.
To be able to apply these whilst undertaking roles and responsibilities in relation to water distribution systems in healthcare facilities, ensuring patient and staff safety from microbiological, chemical and physical risks.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– Explain the requirements of legislation and regulations for water distribution systems and the significant changes to and the mandatory requirements of best practice guidance including HTM 04-01 (2016).
– Describe the prominent waterborne pathogens – occurrence, ecology and transmission routes and the consequence of contamination of the water systems from these and other water safety issues including chemical and physical contamination.
– Explain the ways in which water distribution systems, cooling towers, outlets, components and associated equipment can become contaminated and methods of preventing contamination.
– Describe the responsibilities of individuals to prevent contamination of the water distribution system and outlets and assist in ensuring control measures in place are effective Identifying appropriate personal hygiene, cleanliness of equipment, tools, materials and storage.
– Evaluate methods of on-line and off-line disinfection of water systems and calculate appropriate quantities for disinfection with pH correction.
– Identify methods of sampling and appropriate aseptic techniques.
– Describe the function, role and responsibilities of the ‘Duty Holder’ and ‘Responsible Person’ (ACoP L8), the professional support structure in HTM 00 and how it can be applied to support water safety and understand the value and application of a ‘permit to work’ system to water safety management.
– Explain risk assessment, maintenance of log books and records in relation to compliance with regulations identify the elements of a suitable and sufficient risk assessment, risk minimisation scheme and action plan.
– Explain the role and responsibilities of the Water Safety Group.
– Analyse and establish the essential elements of a Water Safety Plan.
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This course provides comprehensive training in the safe management of water systems within healthcare premises. Learners develop an understanding of microbiological, chemical and physical risks, water distribution systems, Water Safety Plans, Water Safety Groups, HTM 04-01, ACoP L8 and HSG274. The course goes beyond traditional Legionella training to provide the knowledge required to manage water safety across healthcare environments.
This course is designed for Responsible Persons (Water), Authorised Persons (Water), healthcare estates managers, estates officers, facilities managers, engineers, maintenance teams and project staff responsible for managing, operating, maintaining or designing water distribution systems in healthcare premises. It is particularly relevant for NHS organisations and private healthcare providers.
A Responsible Person (Water) oversees the day-to-day management of water safety and ensures that appropriate control measures are implemented. An Authorised Person (Water) provides specialist technical oversight, supports governance and ensures that water systems comply with HTM 04-01 and other relevant guidance. Both roles are essential for maintaining safe water systems within healthcare environments.
A Water Safety Plan is a documented approach to identifying, assessing and controlling risks within a healthcare water distribution system. It sets out responsibilities, monitoring procedures, control measures, corrective actions and record-keeping requirements to help ensure patients, staff and visitors are protected from waterborne hazards. The course explains how to develop and implement an effective Water Safety Plan.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to understand healthcare water distribution systems, review risk assessments, contribute to Water Safety Plans, assess control measures, understand sampling techniques, support disinfection programmes and help ensure compliance with HTM 04-01, ACoP L8 and HSG274. You’ll also gain a better understanding of the roles of the Water Safety Group and permit-to-work systems in healthcare water management.
Eastwood Park Training combines expert tuition with practical healthcare engineering knowledge developed specifically for healthcare environments. This City & Guilds Assured course focuses on real-world water safety management, helping Responsible and Authorised Persons understand their legal responsibilities and apply best practice to protect patients, staff and visitors.