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This is one of three forms that supersede HTM 2022 (1999, ISBN 011322141X). Separate forms are available for High hazard (ISBN 0113227396) and Bacteria filter (ISBN 011322740X) permits to work. Guidance on use of the forms is contained in HTM 02-01 Part B Operational management (ISBN 0113227434), and further information on the new system is available in HTM 02-01 Part A Design, installation, validation and verification (ISBN 0113227426). On cover: Medical gases
This report provides cost and performance statistics in relation to the NHS estate and facilities management (efm) services in England, sourced from Trust annual returns and other data between the years 1999/00 to 2005/06. Data for the report has been collected using the Department of Health's online Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC) system. Chapters cover: factors affecting efm data collection and analysis; key components of efm performance assessment; financial results for NHS trusts; energy performance results for NHS trusts for 2005/06; Strategic Health Authority (SHA) results for 2005/06; example models for measuring efm data.
On cover & title page: Electrical services. This logbook should be read in conjunction with HTM 06-03 'Electrical safety guidance for high voltage systems' (ISBN 9780113227587)
This publication contains guidance on the standards and principles applicable to all health technical memoranda in this series in relation to the management of engineering and technical service provision in the NHS and other healthcare facilities. It seeks to ensure that everyone concerned with the management, design, procurement and use of the healthcare facility understands the requirements of the specialist, critical building and engineering technology involved, in order to provide effective and reliable systems and a safe and caring environment for patient care. It is divided into nine chapters and topics covered include: an overview of the Health technical memoranda (HTM) series; statutory and legislative requirements; appropriate professional and technical support; operational policies; emergency preparedness; staff training; design and access availability.
This document sets out fire safety recommendations, advice and guidance for the purchase, use and donation of textiles, furniture and furnishings in hospitals and other healthcare premises in England. The guidance is also suitable for the independent health sector. It replaces HTM 87 'Firecode: textiles and furniture' (1999, ISBN 9780113221394). The guidance has been revised in accordance with the requirements of EC legislation and European technical specifications, in particular in relation to the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC) and the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC). It also recognises present Government policy in supporting areas such as: the Keymark (the CEN mark of conformity); the use of eco-labels in textile and end--use applications; and the use of the CE Mark.
Part B, Operational management, provides guidance for all workers on the fixed wiring and integral electrical equipment used for electrical services within healthcare premises. Specifically, it considers the operational management and maintenance requirements for hard-wired electrical systems and fixed power plant. This document is suitable for use with all forms of electrical maintenance work ranging from testing of plant, such as generators, to the periodic testing and inspection of the electrical network(s) and final circuits.
This publication outlines the principles involved in design, installation and testing of hot and cold water supply, storage and distribution systems for health care premises It is apllicable to both new and existing sites. A companion volume, Part B, Operational management (ISBN 0113227450) is also available. HTM 04-01 supersedes HTM 2027 (1995) and HTM 2040 (1994)
With an amendment slip which incorporates the Directions relating to the register of public sector land. Supersedes the document 'Estatecode: essential guidance on estates and facilities management' (2002, ISBN 9780113225491). On cover and title page: Core elements
Health building notes give "best practice" guidance on the design and planning of new healtcare buildings and on the adpatation/extension of existing facilities. They provide information to support the briefing and design processes for individual projects in the NHS building programme. Health Building Note 40, vol. 4, Common activity spaces is being republished into 3 documents. This document forms Health Building Note 00-04 and replaces HBN 40, vol. 4 (ISBN 9780113221875). Circulation spaces provide access within hospital departments whereas communication spaces provide access between departments and may include main hospital streets. This document provides guidance on the design of circulation and communication spaces in hospitals and other healthcare buildings, including corridors, internal lobbies and stairs, and lifts. It also provides supporting information on doors and handrails. The guidance is based on ergonomic research, including a study that investigated space requirements for bed movement along corridors and through doors.
This publication provides a framework of best practice guidance on the management of healthcare waste to help healthcare organisations and other producers meet legislative requirements. It replaces the Health Services Advisory Committee guidance document 'Safe disposal of clinical waste' (1999). The guidance has been revised and updated to take account of legislative changes governing waste management, storage, carriage, treatment and disposal, health and safety. Key recommendations include: adopting a new methodology for identifying and classifying infectious and medicinal waste called the 'unified approach'; a revised colour-coded best practice waste segregation and packaging system to promote standardisation across the UK; the use of European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes for waste documentation; and an offensive/hygiene waste stream to describe non-infectious waste (human hygiene waste and sanitary protection waste such as nappies, incontinence pads etc.).