Blog Posts About Healthcare

Water Coolers in Healthcare Environments

by Peter Gunn, on 05-03-2026

Despite Summer seeming a very long way off post the Christmas period, adequate indoor hydration remains necessary throughout the year.

Legionella control for hospices and health estates.

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 04-03-2026

To determine an appropriate and proportionate control strategy for the safe management of waterborne bacteria such as Legionella species (spp.), it’s prudent to understand the differences between...

HTM 04-01 - Safe Water in Healthcare premises explained

by Roy Sullivan, on 26-02-2026

Safe Water in a healthcare environment is something that we all expect and assume to be the case. However, some conditions and circumstances may affect the quality of the “wholesome” (as defined by...

Tips for the control of waterborne pathogens in healthcare

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 19-02-2026

The use of ‘temperature’ is the accepted and ‘traditional' method of control for ensuring waterborne bacteria such as Legionella within healthcare domestic water distribution systems (ACoP L8, ...

The Hidden Dangers in Hospital Water Systems

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 12-02-2026

Due to their complex design and often considerable size, hospital water systems can harbour a multitude of pathogens and microorganisms. Amongst the most common in healthcare water systems are...

Key Considerations: Hospital Legionella Risk Assessments

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 10-02-2026

If you are responsible for estate or building management in your hospital or healthcare setting, you are invariably responsible for appointing a water safety consultancy to complete your Legionella...

I have a Pseudomonas aeruginosa count – what next?

by Roy Sullivan, on 29-01-2026

To understand the actions that should be taken when a positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa [P. aeruginosa] test result is received, it is prudent to first understand more about this opportunistic...

Hospitals: Why split Legionella Risk Assessments & Remedials

by Peter Gunn, on 22-01-2026

Carrying out Legionella risk assessments in your hospital is vital for preventing outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease and can provide additional information about avoiding contamination of the water...

Water Safety: An Overview for those Responsible in Healthcare

Legionella: An overview for those in Healthcare

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-01-2026

In 2002, the UK’s largest outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease occurred in Barrow in Furness (B-i-F). The investigation report identified six key failures. Continued sporadic cases and evidence of the...

Legionella Risk in Dental Practices

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 22-04-2025

Dental practices, like all other healthcare premises, have a legal duty to provide safe care and treatment to patients and comply with Health and Safety law. Dental practices are typically supplied...

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