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2009

NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM 2009

  • 9th April 2009

    HTM01_05

    HTM01_05 or Health Technical Memorandum 01-05: Decontamination in primary care
    dental practices is a document specifcally targetting dental practices to give advice and guidance on the specialised equipment used in dental healthcare.
    The document covers the latest standards and provides references for healthcare engineering.
    It also has a section covering bacteria in dental water systems.

    Download your copy from here

  • 9th June 2009

    Luton and Dunstable Hospital

    Legionella bacteria has been found in the surgical and maternity blocks at a hospital in Bedfordshire.
    The bacteria was found at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital as part of a routine check for Legionella, which grows in warm water.
    However, there have been no cases of Legionnaires' disease.
    The hospital has closed showers and baths in the areas affected and alternative arrangements for washing have been made for patients.

    Read more on the Luton today website

  • 9th October 2009

    Ashcroft Home, Sutton-in-Ashfield

    A second Nottinghamshire care home is to close over concerns about legionella bacteria, officials have said.
    The Ashcroft Home in Sutton-in-Ashfield has faced problems with its water quality for some months. The 38 staff and 17 residents will be relocated.
    Daleside in Forest Town closed two months ago for the same reason.
    Nottinghamshire County Council said while there was no immediate health danger, the age of the buildings meant they could not be properly upgraded.

    Read more on the BBC website

  • 21st October 2009

    Water Meadows Complex, Mansfield

    A Nottinghamshire leisure centre has been closed after legionella bacteria was found in the water system.
    The organism, which can cause dangerous respiratory problems, was found during testing of the showers at the Water Meadows complex in Mansfield.
    The district council said there would be a programme of cleaning and retesting and the centre would be closed for at least 12 days.

    Read more on the Nottingham Post website

2010