Water and wastewater safety in healthcare

NHSE IPC Education Framework level: This course aligns to Enhanced level on the framework

We are currently scheduling dates for 2025. You can register your interest in this course here

This online course is beneficial to all those involved in water safety in the built environment including IPC teams, Estates, Clinical microbiology and infection specialists, Engineering, Construction, Design, Project, Procurement and Executive teams. 

By the end of this course you will:

• Understand the risks from wastewater systems
• Know how to conduct a clinical risk assessment on the periphery of the water system
• Learn how to deal with key water related outbreaks from case studies
• Understand about the microbiology of drinking water and testing
• Understand and be able to manage commissioning of water systems during new builds and refurbishments
• Understand about managing damage from water leaks and flooding events in healthcare
• Be able to understand roles and responsibilities and governance in water safety groups
• Learn the anatomy, and key areas of relevance within the water distribution system to develop an understanding on how to approach problems and test results
• Understand how the guidance on New NHS Estates Technical Bulletin-netb-no-2024-3 published on 27/08/2024 can be applied to new builds and refurbishments in healthcare

The course comprises modules in an on demand, self-led learning format (estimated 9 hrs), supplemented by a programme of live online sessions consisting of online workshops and clinics (Q&A/discussion sessions) with the presenting experts. This will take place over four afternoons in a designated week for each cohort.

Cost:

HIS members: £500
Non-members: £650

If you are a non-member and would like to benefit from the HIS member registration rate, you can join the Society before registering for this event (you will need to wait for your membership to be approved).