Following the recent publication of the new Health Technical Memorandum (HTM 04-01) 2016 earlier this month, the organizers of the third meeting of the Legionella and Environment Action Platform – L.E.A.P 03 have decided to include this hot topic as a discussion topic at some of the tables at the L.E.A.P 03 event.
The HTM 04-01
There have been some important changes in the HTM 04-01 2016 including:
- Inclusion of guidance on the risk posed by other waterborne pathogens, not just by Legionella.
- Recognition that the temperature control regime is a traditional approach and no longer the preferred one.
- Inclusion of guidance for a Water Safety Group (WSG) and a Water Safety Plan (WSP).
- Dealing with the issues associated with TMVs including a supplement outlining specifications for TMVs to deliver non-scalding as well as microbial safe water.
L.E.A.P 03
L.E.A.P 03 is only 10 days away and experts on each topic will lead the discussion on the following topics on the 5 tables:
- Professor Clive Thomson (Professor of Chemistry at Alcontrol Laboratories) & Bjorn Nielsen – Chemical and microbial analysis. Bjorn Neilson will also be joining this table to discuss the recently published HTM 04-01.
- Doctor Elaine Cloutman-Green (Great Ormond Street Hospital) & George McCracken from Belfast Health and Social Care Trust – Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
- Dr Birgitta Bedford (PhD Legionella control) – Biofilms and bacterial growth in water systems & the new HTM 04-01
- Dr Mark Garvey (Microbiologist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham) & Claire Hennessey (Head of Estates at The John Radcliffe Hospital) – Legionella and other hospital acquired infections.
- Mike Ralph (Director of UK Engineering at Sodexo) and John Murray (AE Water for Sodexo) –Estates and compliance. John Murray will be joining this table to discuss the new HTM 04-01.
Location: The Discovery Centre, Milton Keynes.
Date: Thursday the 23rd of June 2016.
Time: 10.00am
Previous LEAP Events
This is what previous attendees had to say about previous events:
‘This was a brilliant event. The discussion groups worked wonderfully. It was extremely informative, interesting and engaging. The room was full of very knowledgeable people in a large variety of areas of water quality, all happy to share their knowledge and experience. Looking forward to the next one!’
‘Have benefited from the like experience from others in the groups and will go away with options to explore.’
‘Very enjoyable event where I have learnt on-going day to day operational issues within healthcare and the importance of correct designs.’
‘It was an event that impressed me very positively. It is much more relevant that the traditional seminar where there is little or no interaction between speakers and delegates. This event is most likely the best way to share experience and knowledge…I would recommend this event to anyone within the industry.’
‘I found this interactive format in small groups to be enjoyable and informative.’
‘The conference has been very useful, well attended with experts available to offer opinion and advice. The hosts were attentive and friendly throughout the day.’
If you want to discuss the HTM 04-01 with experts, Please follow this link to sign up to L.E.A.P 03 or contact sonia@mantaworkshops.co.uk
Link to my article on the HTM 04-01. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/htm04-01-2016-what-new-birgitta-bedford?trk=pulse_spock-articles
Link to the new HTM 04-01 documents. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hot-and-cold-water-supply-storage-and-distribution-systems-for-healthcare-premises
