Dr. Prevost will first present the results of several recommissioning case studies showing that not all buildings are contaminated with Legionella after extended stagnation and that other OPPs should be considered. Then she will show findings from a detailed intervention study to measure the impact of dally, weekly and monthly flushing and shook chlorination on the prevalence and concentrations on Legionella pneumophilia in a heavily contaminated large building.
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PUZZLED BY LEGIONELLA AND WATERBORNE PATHOGENS? WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PREPARED, MARCH 31
PUZZLED BY LEGIONELLA AND WATERBORNE PATHOGENS? WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PREPARED Wednesday, March 31 @ noon ET Speaker David Randazzo, NHA Regional VP of Operations, Westminster Communities of Florida [button link="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2931953722585815563" color="lightblue"...
PUZZLED BY LEGIONELLA? AN UPDATE FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION, MARCH 17
Join us for a special one-hour Puzzled by Legionella? Wednesday Webinar with The Joint Commission. Our guest speaker is Diane Cullen, RN, MSN, MBA, CIC, Associate Director, Standards Interpretation Group, Division of Healthcare Improvement at The Joint Commission. Cullen will provide information on updates and answer your questions about the Environment of Care & Life Safety Solutions Regulatory Compliance for Legionella.
PUZZLED BY LEGIONELLA DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGIES? A LIVE Q&A MARCH 3
A LIVE Q&A Got questions about what Legionella disinfection technology is best for your facility? Need a better understanding of how these technologies work? Do you have doubts about the efficacy of your system? In this webinar, you’ll get a brief overview of these technologies and the pros and cons. We’ll open the floor to answer any and every question you may have. Come prepared to get into the weeds!
PUZZLED BY NEW AND PROPOSED STANDARDS FOR LEGIONELLA WATER MANAGEMENT? FEBRUARY 17
We’ll discuss how the new ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Standard 12080 bridges the knowledge gap and how new proposed Joint Commission Environment of Care standards will advance proactive prevention of healthcare-acquired Legionnaires’ disease.
PUZZLED BY LEGAL AND INSURANCE ISSUES OF LEGIONELLA? JANUARY 20
This presentation will review the legal basis for liability for legionella and will identify the elements necessary to constitute a valid tort claim. If a legionella claim is made, insurance coverage may be available under a commercial general liability policy and a review of underwriting criteria typically utilized to obtain this coverage along with what legionella coverage typically includes will be discussed.
PUZZLED BY WICRA? SEPTEMBER 30
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.
PUZZLED BY LEGIONELLA IN SCHOOLS: DO CHILDREN GET LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE? SEPTEMBER 16
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.
PUZZLED BY LEGIONELLA? A LIVE Q&A, JULY 22
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!
PUZZLED BY POINT-OF-USE WATER FILTERS? JUNE 3, 2020
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.