Internal and external factors can lead to Legionella growth in building water systems. Legionella grows best in large, complex water systems that are not adequately maintained. Water containing Legionella is aerosolized through devices. People can […]
Test Regularly to Prevent Outbreaks
OnSite Legionella tests are capable of accurately detecting legionella serogroup 1 down to the .1 CFU/ml, that’s 100x below the first action level for domestic water. This allows for preventative […]
Senior Living Facilities Struggle
Senior living facilities continue to struggle with Legionnaires’ disease as evidenced by Brookdale Vernon Hills becoming the sixth facility in Illinois to report an outbreak in 2020. Health officials confirmed on February […]
Water management problems can lead to Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.
Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks investigated by the CDC typically reveal: About 2 in 3 (65%) are due to process failures, like not having a Legionella water management program. About 1 […]
Final Report on 2019 Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at North Carolina Mountain State Fair
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released the final report on the public health investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in people who attended the NC Mountain […]
How Do I Know If My Healthcare Facility Needs a Legionella Prevention Program?
According to the California Department of Public Health—all California healthcare facilities are required to have a Legionella prevention program in place. Does the facility treat patients over 65 years old? […]
1 in 4 Healthcare-Associated Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Are Fatal
“Legionnaires’ disease in hospitals is widespread, deadly, and preventable. These data are especially important for health care facility leaders, doctors, and facility managers because it reminds them to think about […]
Mandatory Cooling Tower Registration Bill Introduced in Florida Senate
State Senator Joe Gruters (R), chair of the Florida Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee introduced SB1190 for the 2020 Legislative Session. The bill intends to protect the public from Legionnaires’ […]
Do the Math
Photo credit: © Stuart Perry | Dreamstime.com Paul Stark, Regional Manager, OSLT Hotel Outbreaks As reported by the New Hampshire Union Leader on January 7th, “…as many as 14 people […]
Health Issues Persist
Denice Williams, of Enka, was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ over a month ago and she’s still not able to work her job in construction.”I’m just tired and weak and shaking all […]
