Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature
An Operator must establish, implement and maintain documented policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures where a Client is assisted by Health Care Providers with tub baths or showers. The policies and procedures must:
- require safe water temperatures between 38 and 43 degrees Celsius;
- require monitoring and documentation of the water temperature of each assisted tub bath or shower;
- require reporting of any variation from the established safe water temperatures; and
- describe the competencies of a Health Care Provider assisting the Client with tub baths or showers.
Notes
- Auditors will require access to Health Care Provider files for evidence of compliance with Standard 16.1.
- If a Client requests a temperature lower than 38°C, this should be noted in the Client's Care Plan.