Get an overview of the CDC’s Legionella Control Toolkit. Released in January 2021, the toolkit provides information in controlling Legionella in the most common water sources implicated in outbreaks: potable water, cooling towers, hot tubs, decorative fountains, and other devices.
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.
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"...
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.
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are an increasingly frequent cause of pulmonary disease, particularly in individuals with predisposing conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Find out why NTM a waterborne pathogen of growing concern. Learn about a new method for recovery of NTM from water samples, resulting in a highly simplified culture method and an increased yield of NTM.
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are an increasingly frequent cause of pulmonary disease, particularly in individuals with predisposing conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Find out why NTM a waterborne pathogen of growing concern. Learn about a new method for recovery of NTM from water samples, resulting in a highly simplified culture method and an increased yield of NTM.
Not sure if you should use qPCR, the rapid molecular test used to detect Legionella? Is this the right test for you? 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 for you
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;
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