10 October Seminars

This condensed CPD by Daikin Applied UK focuses on the AHU element of HTM-03-01 (Healthcare Technical Memoranda) and explains what the main changes have been since the previous issue, and what the main design considerations are in-order for an AHU to be compliant with the guidance. This is a lengthy document and there has been a lot of confusion and non-conformity in the market. This CPD is designed for anyone wishing to fully understand the guidance to be able to confidently purchase an HTM-03-01-compliant AHU.

LO’s
1. Understand the main changes to the guidance vs the 2007 issue
2. Understand the main design expectations from the latest guidance with regard to AHU’s
3. Understand the risks of poor AHU design – non-compliant solutions

Explain the Correlation between the HTM 05-02 and UK Approved Document B.
• Highlight the recent changes in the regulations and how to ensure compliance with the UK Building Regulations.
• Key points to look for when scrutinising a Fire Certificate for Wallcovering or Vinyl Graphics.

Understanding how thermostatic controls operate

An opportunity for carbon free geothermal energy for more that half the largest NHS Trusts in the land and an opportunity for district heating sales.

1) Relevant fire safety and smoke control products and their history
2) Smoke control requirements.
3) Look at the HTM documents in the light of the above
4) Consider responsibilities and some suggestions for design.

How accurate is your waste recording and reporting? The use of technology to improve the way in which waste is recorded and reported can make waste management easier and allow for full transparency and greater governance on your waste reporting requirements. This session will cover what is ‘different’ about the Curo approach, how simple changes can have a significant impact and what benefits the innovative approach can bring to your organisation.

Reflecting changes in harmonised European standards, the UK code of practice for the installation of emergency lighting BS5266 Part 1 is to be updated at the end of 2023.
As a result, some changes and additions to requirements set out in the current 2016 version of the code of practice will be introduced.
This presentation will examine in detail those requirements, discussing how they can be achieved and compliance with the new version of the BS5266 Pt. 1 assured.
The presentation will also refer to the registration of competence for those working in all areas of emergency lighting in accordance with the requirements of the Building Safety legislation.

An explanation of the risks of Arc Flash and the risks.
1. Understand what is meant by Arc Flash and the risks to personnel who operate and work on electrical equipment
2. How Arc Flash is assessed
3. Mitigation against the risks of Arc Flash

During this presentation, you will receive practical guidance that will help you to cut costs and maximise resource:
• Knowing when to outsource work to save man-hours and mitigate risk
• How to maximise the utility of your internal resource
• Optimise your planned preventative maintenance according your unique situation to save both money and carbon

Presentation talks about energy/carbon savings potential, ec fan replacements and control, and decarbonisation options available to NHS Trusts

Our presentation will delve into the integration of cutting-edge Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to enhance both material transport and last-mile healthcare logistics delivery within your healthcare facility. We will be offering invaluable insights into how OTSAW's TransCar AGV and Camello AMR technologies can revolutionise healthcare logistics and empower healthcare staff to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Attendees can gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits and advancements that lie at the intersection of healthcare and innovative technology.

Net Zero for sites using heat pumps and wanting to reduce cost impact, or which would need to continue using gas power and need to decarbonise despite using gas . This covers technologies that are not well understood in the NHS.

This short paper looks at the risks that Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections pose to our most vulnerable patients; not only the direct effects of infection, but also its role in spreading antimicrobial resistance in our hospitals.. Environmental testing for the bacterium in relation to hospital water services is recommended in national guidance as part of the overall control strategy. This paper looks at some of the potential pitfalls associated with this type of testing, and offers insights into how testing can be achieved more cost effectively and with greater assurances of patient safety.

In this presentation, we will look at the use of digital solutions/technologies to proactively and continuously monitor electrical equipment. How the use of technology can help reduce CO2 emissions, help make renewable investment decisions, improve availability of electrical assets and reduce the time to identify and fix any faults.

We will also look at existing monitoring devices and how to achieve regulatory compliance through the use of digital technology instead of manual intervention or through the use of discrete components.

Key Learning Points
• Introduction to the new monitoring technology
• How this technology can help to comply with regulatory standards
• What are the key benefits of connectivity within smart hospitals

• Be clear on healthcare estates responsibilities to ensure compliance to fire safety regulations
• Understand that there are new standards requiring digital compliance
• Understand available options to help you achieve strong compliance for your estates

One third of WCs in public buildings leak. Repairs and maintenance are costly and time consuming and labour costs and water treatment costs are increasing. Cistern-less WC flush systems can save water, reduce maintenance time and prevent bacterial development.
- A recent healthcare case study found that direct flush WCs reduced water consumption 7-fold
- Cistern-less systems are easy to install for new projects and retro-fit, and they require less maintenance
- Direct flush technology reduces the potential for water stagnation and bacterial development

Are you using the right steam quality?
Understand the attributes of steam quality and why they are important
Understand the different grades of steam
Understand contributory factors to and causes of poor steam quality
Understand the importance of steam quality in the sterilisation process

Lesson learnt from a live site.
Working with the hospital staff.
Ideas for the future and using technically to its full

There is a new guidance due to be released around the deployment and use of HEPA filtration within the healthcare environment. This will lay out a basis whereby equivalent air changes per hour (eACH) can be utilised by engineers to provide part of the total air changes per hour for ventilation (ACH). Recirculation of air has always been problematic under Htm03 and this new guidance will lay out the basis on how this can be achieved. The proposed talk is aimed at CP, AP, AE etc ventilation to lay out information around how filtration is tested and can be evaluated. This will expand on information contained within the new guidance, which it is expected will be released by HCE2023. The talk will also cover comparisons between mobile and fixed systems using generalised case studies. The objective will be to give attending engineers the basic information they require to safely assess, deploy and maintain filtration units within their built environments. It will close laying out how these approaches can be successfully utilised to aid in the delivery of net zero.

As we move towards smart buildings, we have the ability to create intelligent water systems. These not only monitor conditions to reduce the risks associated with complex hot and cold water installations. They use the information gathered to complete an action to improve system management, whether that’s automated flushing of pipe work, or making data driven small adjustments to water flows on a circulating hot water system.

3 key learning points –

1. What is hydronic balancing
2. Effects of getting it wrong
3. Benefits of digital water management solutions

Connor and Josh will provide an introduction to how cutting edge AI and Robotics technologies can help with infection control and air quality challenges improving operational efficiency, sustainability and reducing capital cost of new build and refurbishment projects. The presentation will include a case study of a trail of this technology where Joanne Taylor, Consultant Nurse and Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control at RCHT, commented: “The robot has definitely improved things for patients as the reduced downtime means we can get more patients seen in a day, while maintaining the highest standards in environmental cleanliness. Based on time savings made during the trial period, we estimate that its use could enable as many as 2,400 additional procedures a year which would have a very significant effect on reducing the waiting lists.”

Part 1: 

Lessons learnt from world leading study into air distinction (AAirDS) conducted at Cambridge University Hospitals and East London Foundation Trust

Context and importance of cleaner environments from a clinical prospective

How you can meet the needs of quality improvement while saving significant costs

Steps needed for successful implementation and expectations

Part 2:

1. Differences between different forms of isolation rooms
2. Consequences of getting isolation wrong
3. Commissioning pitfalls

The presentation will discuss how the South Eastern HSC Trust implemented chemical free water treatment within closed loop LTHW Systems to help reduce the corrosion within the pipework.
The benefits for the Trust will also be discussed this will include financial, environmental and operational benefits.

Managing your steam boiler water treatment in accordance to the various UK regulations & guidance, minimising the risk of steam boiler failure and reduction of your carbon footprint and water consumption.