HTM 03-01 is a section of the Health Technical Memorandum, applying specifically to ventilation systems present in healthcare facilities. It has been proven that poor operational theatre air quality can lead to surgical site infection. Consequently, in line with HTM-01, plants serving hospital operating departments are required to make sure that areas are kept separate within the suite by providing a specific direction of airflow between rooms. Additionally, they must maintain the operating departments’ environmental conditions constant irrespective of changes in outside air conditions or activities within the designated area.
All ventilation, ductork, and air hygiene must be completed in line with HTM 03-01's unique requirements for maintaining a specific direction of airflow between rooms.