A Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak occurred in a level III NICU 28 private single bed unit after moving into a newly constructed building. Get lessons learned on the the importance of having a comprehensive water management plan and risk assessment, ensuring that temperature and water flow during construction is carefully managed, and why the Infection Control practitioner should be part of every stage of construction process.
Not sure when or if you should use qPCR, the rapid molecular test used to detect Legionella? Confused about false positives? Learn about the differences between Legionella culture, the gold standard, and qPCR. Get the pros and cons for both tests so you can determine what test is best and when.
The Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) has become a common process for identifying infection hazards associated with facility construction and renovation. This approach traditionally focuses on activities which impact ventilation, dust generation, and construction methods with little emphasis on water systems and waterborne pathogens. Developing a Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA) can help secure patient safety and the facility’s reputation from the consequences of waterborne disease associated with water system construction, renovation, or maintenance activity.
COVID-19 has highlighted the risk of exposure to Legionella in schools. But the risk is not new. Like other buildings, schools can be colonized during dormant periods. Do children get Legionnaires’ disease? Find out who is at risk and why. Learn what measures can be taken to minimize risk in schools.
Certain types of water-using mechanical devices now require an Operating Permit in the City of Vancouver (Canada). As part of these Operating Permits, routine Legionella testing will soon be required to validate maintenance practices, and when exceedances occur, there will be mandatory corrective actions and notifications.
Got questions about Legionella? Get the answers you need to prevent outbreaks and save lives! Join us for a live Q&A with Dr. Janet E. Stout as she un-puzzles the Legionella puzzle!
JULY 22 @ NOON (EDT) PUZZLED BY LEGIONELLA FROM A TO Z? Presented by Dr. Janet E. Stout, President and Director Got questions about Legionella? Get the answers you need to prevent outbreaks and save lives! Join us for a live Q&A with Dr. Janet E. Stout as she un-puzzles the Legionella puzzle!...
JULY 8 @ NOON (EDT) PUZZLED BY LEGIONELLA REGULATIONS? Presented by Julianne Baron, PhD, RBP, Vice President of Research & Development and Regulatory Affairs The publication of ASHRAE Standard 188 in 2015 was a great step towards reducing Legionnaires’ disease risk through water management....
JUNE 24 @ NOON (EDT) PUZZLED BY WATERBORNE PATHOGENS? A PICTURESQUE JOURNEY Presented by Jack Rihs, Vice President, Laboratory Services Colonization of a healthcare water supply with potentially pathogenic bacteria is common. Tap water used for showering, bathing, drinking, ice preparation and...
JUNE 10 @ NOON (EDT) PUZZLED BY SANITIZATION? KEY STEPS TO A SAFER REOPENING Special Guest Speaker: Jay Farmerie, President and Executive Consultant for Cyrus Rice Water Consultants The COVID-19 shutdown of your buildings gave Legionella the invitation to party in your pipes. You’re concerned...
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