Point-of-use (POU) water filtration is an effective intervention during a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak or case investigation. Easy to install and use, they provide an immediate barrier to Legionella. However the decision to use POU water filters, what brand to purchase, and where to install can be a challenge, especially in healthcare facilities.
Water safety and management programs use field measurements to evaluate control limits and monitor water quality parameters. did you know these measurements, while necessary, cannot be used to assess Legionella risk? Find out why the only way to confirm the extent of Legionella growth is by testing for Legionella. We’ll share more tips on the relationship between water quality and Legionella so you know how to effectively manage risk.
Why include a professional responsible for infection prevention on your water management team? Here are just a few examples on why infection preventionists are essential team members: they inform the team on locations occupied by high-risk patients, and the procedures and medical devices that increase the growth of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens;
In January 2020, the Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) released a new guideline titled, Legionellosis Guideline: Practices to Reduce the Risk of Legionellosis from Evaporative Heat Rejection Equipment Systems (GDL-159).
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