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Statutory Compliance Hub

Legionella & Pseudomonas aeruginosa Awareness

Verified Statutory Compliance Briefing

The ETAG Advantage

Subsidised rates for the NHS community. Professional training designed and led by experts to offer unbeatable value compared to private sector alternatives.

Compliance Vault

All attendance records and certificates are held in your secure Digital Portal, allowing for immediate proof of staff competence during Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or external audits.

Briefing Date

Friday, 6th November 2026

Executive Venue

The Wrightington Hotel & Country Club, Wigan

Subsidised Fee

Β£275.00

Compliance Rationale

Water safety within healthcare environments is critical to protecting patients, staff, and visitors. Effective management of waterborne pathogens is essential to ensure healthcare premises remain safe and compliant.

HTM 04-01 Part B (2016) specifically addresses Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other emerging pathogens of concern. It states that the Water Safety Group (WSG) must implement a programme of staff training to ensure that those responsible for control measures and monitoring are appropriately informed, instructed, and trained.

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, unlike Legionella, can be passed from person to person and from person to outlet. It is naturally resistant to a large number of antibiotics, which makes it a particularly challenging pathogen within healthcare settings.

Technical Competencies

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The behaviour and propagation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Legionella species.

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Key pathogens of concern within healthcare environments.

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How poor design and engineering practices contribute to microbial risk.

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Practical measures to maintain control of waterborne pathogens.

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The role of Estates and design teams in supporting safe, compliant water systems.

Expert Lead Briefing:

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Harry Evans BSc (Hons) MRICS MRSPH MIHEEM MCABE SVHSoc

IHEEM-Registered Authorising Engineer (AE(W))

"Harry Evans is a chartered professional with over 40 years of experience in the design and maintenance of commercial, industrial, and healthcare premises. Throughout his career, he has gained a wealth of qualifications, expertise, and experience in a wide range of building and engineering services. Harry began his NHS career in 2000 within the Capital Design department of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. He subsequently took on the role of Head of Operational Estates for Salford, a position he held for over 12 years. In 2015, Harry was appointed as an Authorising Engineer (Water) for EQUANS. Currently, he runs his own private consultancy practice, HDE Authorising Engineers, where he provides AE services to the NHS and other organisations throughout the UK. Harry is able to act as your Authorising Engineer (Water) – AE(W) for Trusts as described in HTM-00; 316 – 3.17, providing expert guidance and independent oversight to healthcare organisations. His extensive experience and dedication to maintaining high standards make him a trusted professional in the field."

Chairman IHEEM Water Technical Platform Chairman NHS Estates Training Advisory Group (TAG) Principal, HDE Authorising Engineers
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The Executive Experience Included

Premier Business Hospitality Package

ETAG delegates access premium conferencing to ensure total focus on complex technical data.

Tea, coffee and treats on arrival
Chef’s mid-morning treats
Extensive 2-course restaurant lunch
Afternoon tea and shortbread
Iced water and professional resources

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