Safe Water in Healthcare: A Practical and Clinical Guide enables users from different disciplines to understand all types of waterborne hazards that can pose a risk to those who might be exposed, the events which cause them to be present, what may precipitate an increase in their levels that may cause harm, and how they can be avoided or managed to reduce risk. The handbook highlights microorganisms that can cause infections, modes of transmission, the infections they cause, and risks. The book's authors draw from their extensive practical experience assisting with day-to-day problems that range from minor issues to outbreaks.
The book includes case studies on the growth of biofilms and where they cause problems in water systems as well as providing practical answers to a majority of issues that arise in healthcare water and drainage systems. This is an accessible handbook that fills the gaps for those without technical knowledge for a complex but important area of infection control. It provides practical guidance for professionals who are required to design, manage and maintain water systems and help them manage associated infection outbreaks.
1. 3 Overview and introduction to safe water in healthcare - p. 21 2. 4 Cold water systems - p. 33 3. 5 Hot water heating systems - p. 49 4. 6 Systemic contamination - p. 63 5. 7 Peripheral components - p. 71 6. 8 Wash hand stations - p. 95 7. 9 Sinks in ward kitchens or domestic areas - p. 109 8. 10 Showers - p. 119 9. 11 Assisted baths - p. 131 10. 12 Birthing pools - p. 139 11. 13 Hydrotherapy pools - p. 151 12. 14 Sources of patient drinking water - p. 169 13. 15 Drink vending machines - p. 177 14. 16 Expansion vessels - p. 183 15. 17 Ice making machines - p. 187 16. 18 Dirty utility rooms - p. 203 17. 19 Laundry rooms - p. 225 18. 20 Endoscope washer disinfectors - p. 233 19. 21 Cardiac heater coolers - p. 247 20. 22 Dental chairs and dental unit water lines - p. 257 21. 23 Drains and wastewater - p. 265 22. 24 Reverse osmosis systems - p. 279 23. 25 Remote monitoring of water temperature and biofilms - p. 285 24. 26 Waterborne pathogens in healthcare water systems - p. 297 25. 27 Clinical surveillance of waterborne infections - p. 347 26. 28 Role of the water safety group and water safety plans - p. 359 27. 29 Controlling the microbial quality of water systems - p. 371 28. Index - p. 413
Safe Water in Healthcare: A Practical and Clinical Guide enables users from different disciplines to understand all types of waterborne hazards that can pose a risk to those who might be exposed, the events which cause them to be present, what may precipitate an increase in their levels that may cause harm, and how they can be avoided or managed to reduce risk. The handbook highlights microorganisms that can cause infections, modes of transmission, the infections they cause, and risks. The book's authors draw from their extensive practical experience assisting with day-to-day problems that range from minor issues to outbreaks.
The book includes case studies on the growth of biofilms and where they cause problems in water systems as well as providing practical answers to a majority of issues that arise in healthcare water and drainage systems. This is an accessible handbook that fills the gaps for those without technical knowledge for a complex but important area of infection control. It provides practical guidance for professionals who are required to design, manage and maintain water systems and help them manage associated infection outbreaks.
1. 3 Overview and introduction to safe water in healthcare - p. 21 2. 4 Cold water systems - p. 33 3. 5 Hot water heating systems - p. 49 4. 6 Systemic contamination - p. 63 5. 7 Peripheral components - p. 71 6. 8 Wash hand stations - p. 95 7. 9 Sinks in ward kitchens or domestic areas - p. 109 8. 10 Showers - p. 119 9. 11 Assisted baths - p. 131 10. 12 Birthing pools - p. 139 11. 13 Hydrotherapy pools - p. 151 12. 14 Sources of patient drinking water - p. 169 13. 15 Drink vending machines - p. 177 14. 16 Expansion vessels - p. 183 15. 17 Ice making machines - p. 187 16. 18 Dirty utility rooms - p. 203 17. 19 Laundry rooms - p. 225 18. 20 Endoscope washer disinfectors - p. 233 19. 21 Cardiac heater coolers - p. 247 20. 22 Dental chairs and dental unit water lines - p. 257 21. 23 Drains and wastewater - p. 265 22. 24 Reverse osmosis systems - p. 279 23. 25 Remote monitoring of water temperature and biofilms - p. 285 24. 26 Waterborne pathogens in healthcare water systems - p. 297 25. 27 Clinical surveillance of waterborne infections - p. 347 26. 28 Role of the water safety group and water safety plans - p. 359 27. 29 Controlling the microbial quality of water systems - p. 371 28. Index - p. 413
