Post-operative infection is strongly
influenced by the suitability and quality
of air within an operating theatre.
HTM 03-01 provides guidance on the
design and management of heating
and specialised ventilation systems in
health sector buildings – it states that
if specialised ventilation systems in
healthcare premises do not achieve and
maintain the required standards, there is
an increased risk to patient health.
All specialised ventilation systems
serving critical areas should be
inspected quarterly, with a verification
of performance measured annually to
ensure the system is fit for purpose.
Operating Theatre Service
For your annual verification we recommend
the following performance and preventative
maintenance programmes:
