To present the essential information contained in HTM 04-01 clearly and concisely, so that this best practice can be applied to the development of Water Safety Plans.
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To assist with understanding and mitigating the risks associated with waterborne hazards in the water distribution systems and associated equipment, healthcare organisations are required to develop a Water Safety Plan, as set out in Health Technical Memorandum 04-01.
This course is for individuals who will be required to assist in the development of Water Safety Plans.
To present the essential information contained in HTM 04-01 clearly and concisely, so that this best practice can be applied to the development of Water Safety Plans.
Understand the value of communication, training and competency assessment framework within the Water Safety Plan.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– State the physical, chemical and microbiological water related hazards.
– Have an awareness of water distribution systems and associated equipment and the associated hazards.
– State the governance and accountability requirements for the Water Safety Plan.
– Describe the requirements for suitable management and control systems.
– Identify the breadth of risk assessments required.
– Define the microbiological sampling and monitoring requirements, microbiological techniques (rapid PCR, MALDI-TOF) and interpretation of the results.
– Recognise the legislative requirements and regulations applicable to water distribution systems.
– Describe the required documentation for monitoring and control.
– Describe available remedial actions and develop action plans.
A Water Safety Plan is a structured approach to identifying, assessing and controlling risks associated with water systems within healthcare premises. It covers microbiological, chemical and physical hazards and sets out how risks will be monitored, managed and reviewed to help protect patients, staff and visitors.
HTM 04-01 provides guidance for the safe management of water systems within healthcare premises. Healthcare organisations are required to develop a Water Safety Plan to help identify and manage risks associated with water distribution systems and related equipment. This course explains the key information within HTM 04-01 and how it can be applied when developing a Water Safety Plan.
This course is suitable for anyone involved in developing, reviewing or implementing a Water Safety Plan within a healthcare organisation. This may include healthcare estates and facilities professionals, Water Safety Group members, Responsible Persons (Water), Authorised Persons (Water), infection prevention teams and others with responsibilities for healthcare water safety.
Risk assessment is a key part of developing an effective Water Safety Plan. It helps healthcare organisations identify microbiological, chemical and physical hazards associated with their water systems, assess the level of risk and establish appropriate monitoring and control measures. The course covers the breadth of risk assessments required as part of effective water safety management.
You’ll learn how to apply the key principles of HTM 04-01 when developing a Water Safety Plan. This includes understanding water-related hazards, water distribution systems, governance and accountability, risk assessments, monitoring and sampling, legislation, documentation, remedial actions and action planning.
Eastwood Park Training’s one-day City & Guilds Assured course is specifically designed around the development of Water Safety Plans for healthcare organisations. It focuses on applying the essential information contained within HTM 04-01 to real-world water safety management and is available as scheduled or onsite training.