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Health Technical Memorandum 04-01 requires that any person working on the water distribution systems or cleaning and flushing water outlets must undergo adequate training so that they can gain an understanding of the need for good hygiene.
This course is for individuals who require an understanding of water hygiene and microbiological control appropriate to their roles and responsibilities.
The course is particularly suitable for estates and facilities managers and supervisors and operatives who work with or on water distribution systems, outlets and associated equipment, including cleaning, flushing, maintenance and repair.
It will also be appropriate for nurses, healthcare assistants, infection control staff and contractors.
To provide an understanding of the importance of managing water hygiene risks and how best practice guidance HTM 04-01 can be applied to achieve compliance and to protect patients, visitors and staff whilst carrying out their roles and responsibilities.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– State the requirements of legislation, regulation and mandatory requirements.
– Describe the prominent waterborne pathogens and the consequence of contamination of the water systems.
– Explain the ways in which water distribution systems, outlets, components and associated equipment can become contaminated.
– 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.
– Understand the value of appropriate personal hygiene, cleanliness of equipment, tools, materials and storage.
The Water Hygiene Awareness for Healthcare course provides a practical introduction to water hygiene, water safety and the responsibilities of those working with healthcare water systems.
It explains how contamination can occur, the risks posed by waterborne pathogens and how good working practices help protect patients, visitors and staff. The course is based on the principles of HTM 04-01 and current healthcare water hygiene guidance.
Good water hygiene helps prevent the growth and spread of harmful microorganisms such as Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Safe management of healthcare water systems reduces the risk of infection, protects vulnerable patients and supports compliance with national guidance and legislation.
The course introduces the legislation and guidance that underpins healthcare water safety, including HTM 04-01, ACoP L8 and relevant statutory requirements. Learners gain an understanding of how these standards support the safe management of water distribution systems within healthcare environments.
You’ll learn about water hygiene risks, healthcare water distribution systems, contamination routes, legal responsibilities, personal hygiene, cleaning practices, waterborne pathogens and the importance of preventing contamination while working on healthcare water systems. You’ll also understand your role in supporting safe water management.
Regular refresher training is recommended for anyone with responsibilities relating to healthcare water systems. Industry best practice is typically to refresh training every two to three years, or sooner if guidance changes or job responsibilities increase.
Eastwood Park Training specialises in healthcare engineering and estates training, delivering City & Guilds Assured courses based on current healthcare guidance. The Water Hygiene Awareness for Healthcare course provides practical knowledge that helps organisations improve compliance, reduce water hygiene risks and support safer healthcare environments.