Water and wastewater safety in healthcare

Programme schedule (subject to change)

Prework - Self led learning (est 9 hrs)

Water distribution system: From mains to the drain and beyond
Overview of wastewater systems - Mike Weinbren
Microbiology of water in healthcare - Teresa Inkster
CPE outbreak scenario in elderly care - Ashley Flores

Surveillance for water borne pathogens - Teresa Inkster
Contamination of outlets - Mike Weinbren
Point of use filters - Mike Weinbren
New Build and refurbishment – Commissioning of water systems - Cathy Whapham

Governance/water safety group - Guy Davies
Case study: Outbreak management and how to detect early water related incidents in the water system - Jessica Martin
Water risk assessment - George McCracken
Water free patient care - Joost Hopman

Live online sessions (on Zoom) 1330-1645

  Tuesday 15 October 2024
1330-1415 Welcome and introduction
Part 1 – How to conduct a clinical risk assessment on the periphery of the water system for patient safety
Mike Weinbren
1415-1515 Group work: (Part 2) – Designing a healthcare space
Mike Weinbren
  Break
1530-1600 CPE outbreak management/ Water safe concept
Manjula Meda
1600-1645 Panel and Audience discussion
  Wednesday 16 October 2024
1330-1415 New builds and refurbishment
Mike Weinbren
1415-1515 Group work: Distribution and periphery of water systems – problems and maintenance
Shanom Ali and Manjula Meda
  Break
1525-1610 What to do when it goes wrong
Cathy Whapham
1610-1645 Panel and Audience discussion
  Thursday 17 October 2024
1330-1355 Managing damage from water leaks and flooding events in healthcare
Manjula Meda and David Garner
1355-1455 Group work: What does ‘good’ looks like?
Shanom Ali
  Break
1505-1605 Group work: Water testing – how, when and understanding the pitfalls
Shanom Ali and Mike Weinbren
1605-1645 Panel and Audience discussion 
  Friday 18 October 2024
1330-1415 NHS estates technical bulletin 2024-3 (HTM 04-01 update) - Aug 2024 - what the new guidance tells us
Susanne Surman-Lee
1415-1435 Top 10 things to get right in new builds and refurbishments
Mike Weinbren
  Break
1445-1545 Group work: Concept to Steady State Operation:  New Build Water and Wastewater System Planning

1545-1645

Panel and Audience discussion

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