Special Considerations for Healthcare Facilities
The general principles of Legionella water management programs also apply to healthcare facilities. However, there are some additional considerations that healthcare facility staff should be aware of when it comes to these programs.
Healthcare-associated Legionnaires’ Disease
In this 2017 Vital Signs, learn about the problem in healthcare facilities and how an effective water management program can prevent it.
Water Management in Healthcare Facilities
Explains unique considerations for water management programs in healthcare facilities...
Water Management Program Validation
Describes routine environmental sampling and active clinical surveillance...
Federal Requirement to Reduce Legionella Risk
Provides information about a federal requirement to reduce Legionella risk in healthcare facilities and resources to help understand it...
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