Re Drinking Fountains

[Chris Braden]

Hello Everyone,

I have been involved in the planning of a new ambulatory build, Some of the external health care providers who will be sharing the building are insisting on a drinking fountain in the patient waiting.
I have a very strong aversion to water/drinking fountains – people refilling personal water bottles, children putting their mouths over the taps to drink.

Whilst I am sticking to my guns with a big no, just wondering if anyone out there in Infection Connexion land has any evidence to back up my stance? (please)

Thanks

Regards
Chris

Christine Braden
Manager Infection Control
Djerriwarrh Health Services
P.O Box 330
Bacchus Marsh 3340
PH (03) 53 67 9149

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