Legionella water temperature checks
One of the 19 premises, fire and equipment checks in Compliance UK's dental pack, with the fields to record, who usually does it and where it sits in the CQC framework.
What this check is
By default, Compliance UK schedules it every month. You can change the schedule. The any team member usually does it.
The record is a signed log. Whoever does the check signs each entry. A signed entry can't be edited or deleted afterwards.
- Area
- Premises, fire and equipment
- Default schedule
- Monthly
- Usually done by
- Any team member
- Evidence kept
- Signed log
- Regulation
- Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment
What to record each time
The log for this check has 3 fields, each with its valid range beside it where there is one.
| Field | Type | Unit | Valid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel outlet | Text | None | Not applicable |
| Hot water after 1 min | Reading | °C | At least 50°C |
| Cold water after 2 min | Reading | °C | No more than 20°C |
On the phone, after scanning the QR label
Where it sits in the CQC framework
This check is evidence for one CQC quality statement.
Safe environments · Safe
We detect and control potential risks in the care environment. We make sure that the equipment, facilities and technology support the delivery of safe care.
It also maps to Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
Other premises, fire and equipment checks
- Legionella risk assessment reviewEvery 2 years
- Fire alarm test logWeekly
- Fire drill recordEvery 6 months
- Fire risk assessment reviewEvery year
- COSHH register and risk assessmentsEvery year
- Pressure vessel written scheme inspectionEvery year
- Portable appliance testing (PAT)Every year
- Electrical installation condition report (EICR)Every 5 years
- EICR C1 and C2 remedial worksWhen it happens
- Gas safety inspectionEvery year
- Emergency lighting monthly testMonthly
- Emergency lighting annual full-duration testEvery year
- Fire extinguisher visual checksMonthly
- Fire extinguisher servicingEvery year
- Dental compressor servicingEvery year
- Suction unit servicingEvery year
- Amalgam separator servicing and wasteEvery year
- Equipment register reviewEvery year