Water Intrusions Primer for Infection Preventionists
Channel: Rebecca Battjes
Date: 26/05/2023

This 34-minute video discusses EVS, facilities & Infection Prevention initial response to water intrusions (flooding, plumbing failures, etc) in healthcare facilities. Infection Preventionists should be notified & consulted for any water intrusion events, given implications for supply contamination, patient & employee safety, fungal growth and beyond. This video is intended for informational purposes only and does not replace existing facility policy & procedures. 

The Water Intrusion Checklist can be downloaded here (you do not need to ask for sharing rights. Just click FILE, then DOWNLOAD). Credit to MultiCare Health System, as the provided was modified from an online file (no longer available). 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19zI_46Kzi3zJetZnspXGbWkiyNmi_HTH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118341433241517643876&rtpof=true&sd=true

For questions, email rbattjes@solenis.com.