Maintenance and testing of water lines

Question 1

Self-contained water bottles (bottled water system)

Answer 1

should be removed, flushed with distilled or RO water and left open to the air for drying overnight

Question 2

DUWL

Answer 2

should be flushed for at least two minutes at the beginning and end of the day and after any significant period when they have not been used
should also be flushed for at least 20-30 secs between patients

Question 3

Disinfectant of DUWLs

Answer 3

should be carried out periodically, in all cases, manufacturers instructions should be consulted