Guidance for neonatal units (NNUs) (levels 1, 2 & 3), adult and paediatric intensive care units (ICUs) in Scotland to minimise the risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection from water
Publication Date: 03 September 2018
This guidance:
- Is designed to minimise the risk of infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Is in addition to the extant:
- The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L8).
- The control of Legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems. HSG274 Part 2
- Water safety for healthcare premises Part A: Design, installation and testing. SHTM 04-01
- Water sources and potential infection risks to patients in high risk units – revised guidance. CEL 08(2013)
This guidance is due for review in July 2019. In the interim, a draft addendum ‘Pseudomonas aeruginosa routine water sampling in augmented care areas for NHSScotland’ has been devised to be used along with this guidance.
Resource information
- Publisher:
- Health Protection Scotland
- Publication type:
- Guideline and Guidance
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