The picture of waterborne pathogens in the clinical environment continues to emerge as complex and challenging. The addition of Pseudomonas to the more established risks posed by Legionella has made tackling infections associated with water systems a less straightforward engineering task.
With vast experience in assisting managers of hospitals, clinics, dental surgeries and care homes to implement their water safety plans, we contribute more than just the completion of a contract of works. We have the knowledge of how our controls fit into your overall strategy for controlling water-based bacterial threats.
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Hospitals, nursing homes and care homes – Legionella control and scalding prevention
TECHNICAL GUIDANCE: Legionella and scalding in care homes
The primary method of Legionella control in many settings is temperature, meaning high hot water temperatures of 50-550C at outlets. The scalding risk this creates is usually addressed by fitting Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs). We have helped many of our clients in balancing these two seemingly conflicting requirements without increasing the danger to patients or residents.
