Preventing Healthcare-associated Legionnaires' Disease

Key points

  • The key to preventing Legionnaires' disease is to reduce the risk of Legionella growth and spread.
  • Building owners and managers can do this by maintaining building water systems and implementing controls for Legionella.

Water management resources

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Controlling Legionella web site contains detailed information, including content specific to healthcare facilities.

Keep Reading: Water Management: Considerations for Healthcare Facilities

In July 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated survey and certification memo. It states that healthcare facilities should develop and adhere to ASHRAE-compliant water management programs. The goal is to reduce the risk for Legionella and other pathogens in healthcare facility water systems.

Keep Reading: Federal Requirement to Reduce Legionella Risk
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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; National Center for Environmental Health