Healthcare facilities provide care for residents at the highest risk for Legionnaires’ disease. Older people and those with risk factors such as being a current or former smoker, chronic disease, or a weakened immune system are at highest risk. Add to that, healthcare facilities have large, complex water systems that can promote Legionella (the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease) growth …
Are you involved in water safety for buildings? Take the new free training from CDC and partners on creating a water management program to reduce risk for Legionnaires’ disease. The training aligns with industry standards on managing risk for Legionella bacteria (ASHRAE 188). What Are the Benefits of This Training? The training: Outlines how to reduce risk for Legionella in facilities through water management programs. Helps water …
