Health Technical Memorandum 2040 Control of legionellae in healthcare premises - a code of practice. Management policy
Publication Year
1993
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Outlines the overall responsibility of managers of healthcare premises, and details their legal and mandatory obligations. It summarises the essential background information required to understand the principles of the control of legionellae. This is followed by an epidemiology of legionellosis, essential to understanding the rationale behind the various control and design measures advocated in succeeding volumes. A management checklist is provided which lists the major tasks and should form the basis of a risk assessment.
Document History
Superseded by HTM 04-1 Part A and Part B.
ISBN
9780113216802
Publisher Information
NHS Estates
NHS Estates were responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications included Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes. Add - These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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