Water and wastewater safety in healthcare
Programme schedule (subject to change)
Prework - Self led learning (est 12 hrs)
Released during W/C 16 March 2026
Defining water and wastewater safety - Mike Weinbren
When it goes wrong - George McCracken
Water distribution system: From mains to the drain and beyond
Overview of wastewater systems - Mike Weinbren
Microbiology of water in healthcare - Teresa Inkster
CPE outbreak scenario in elderly care - Ashley Flores
Microbiology and surveillance for beginners - Mike Weinbren
Overview: Non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) (for Non-microbiologists) - Mike Weinbren
Surveillance for water borne pathogens (for Microbiologists) - Teresa Inkster
Contamination of outlets - Mike Weinbren
Point of use filters - Mike Weinbren
New Build and refurbishment – Commissioning of water systems - Cathy Whapham
Water testing – how, when and understanding the pitfalls (coming soon)
NHS estates technical bulletin 2024-3 (HTM 04-01 update) - Aug 2024 - what the new guidance tells us - Susanne Surman-Lee
Governance/water safety group - Guy Davies
Case study: Outbreak management and how to detect early water related incidents in the water system - Jessica Martin
Water risk assessment - George McCracken
Water free patient care - Joost Hopman
Launch and Introduction Sessions (On Zoom)
| Thursday 26 March 2026 | |
| 1200-1330 |
Welcome and introduction to Water and wastewater safety in healthcare |
| Thursday 23 April 2026 | |
| 1200-1330 |
Further introduction to Water and wastewater safety in healthcare |
Live online sessions (on Zoom) 1300-1645
| Tuesday 12 May 2026 | |
| 1300-1645 | Welcome and introduction Part 1 – How to conduct a clinical risk assessment on the periphery of the water system for patient safety Mike Weinbren |
| Group work: (Part 2) – Designing a healthcare space Mike Weinbren |
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| Break | |
| CPE outbreak management/ Water safe concept Manjula Meda |
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| Questions |
| Wednesday 13 May 2026 | |
| 1300-1645 | Panel and Audience discussion |
| New builds and refurbishment Mike Weinbren |
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| Group work: Distribution and periphery of water systems – problems and maintenance Shanom Ali and Manjula Meda |
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| Break | |
| What to do when it goes wrong Cathy Whapham |
| Thursday 14 May 2026 | |
| 1300-1645 | Panel and Audience discussion |
| Managing damage from water leaks and flooding events in healthcare Manjula Meda and David Garner |
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| Group work: What does ‘good’ look like? Shanom Ali |
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| Break | |
| Group work: Drainage | |
| Top practical tips for the main body of wastewater systems Michael Gormley |
| Friday 15 May 2026 | |
| 1300-1645 | Wetting and Commissioning Manjula Meda |
| Top 10 things to get right in new builds and refurbishments Mike Weinbren |
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| Break | |
| Group work: Concept to Steady State Operation: New Build Water and Wastewater System Planning | |
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Audience decides 3 themes for discussion |
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Wrap and close |
