Faster identification of waterborne threat

The need to quickly identify and take remedial action against bacterial contamination within a hospital environment is essential for patient safety. Guidelines for the monitoring of Pseudomonas aeruginosa within hospital water systems are laid down in the HTM 04-01 Addendum, but many hospitals test more regularly as part of a water safety plan. Here, Andrew Headland, senior business manager for IDEXX Water, explains how a new testing method is allowing facility managers to detect Pseudomonas in hospital water more quickly, and deal with consequent contamination more effectively, ultimately helping to save lives.