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| On Sep 28 2005 8:26PM lyndac.watt wrote: |
Hi. Can anyone direct me to where I can find details of regulations covering handwashing facilities in new buildings (new extension) e.g.do sinks for staff have overflows or stoppers? Would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Lynda Watt |
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| On Sep 28 2005 10:34PM ajtj wrote: |
Hi
Handwashing sinks shouldn"t have a plug or overflow. Also the tap must be
offset from the plughole so there is no "splashback"
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| On Sep 29 2005 2:15PM karen.hawker wrote: |
Hi,
you need to look at Infection Control in the Built Environment. This is available on the NHS Estates Knowledge & Information portal:
http://195.92.246.148/nhsestates/knowledge/knowledge_content/home/home.asp
- you need to register to use this, but it is free.
There is also a great picture of an ideal clinical handwash basin on the NHS estates primary care website:
http://primarycare.nhsestates.gov.uk/secure/content.asp
Basically, clinical handwash basins should be large enough to prevent splashing, have no plug or recess capable of taking a plug, no overflow, be free standing or wall mounted (not embedded in a worktop) and have non touch or elbow or knee operated mixer taps.
Karen Hawker
Lewisham PCT
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| On Sep 29 2005 4:09PM alison.phillis wrote: |
Dear Lyn,
The Health Building Notes (HTMs ) from NHS Estates are a pretty sound
starting point.
Try searching on the website.
Yours, Alison.
Alison Phillis
Infection Control Specialist Nurse
BMI Mount Alvernia Hospital Ltd
Tel: 01483 570122
Blp. 124
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