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’ […]
Negligence is Primary Cause of Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks
Nearly all cases of Legionnaires disease are due to negligence stemming from the facility Operator, Owner, or Service Provider. With 10-20% of outbreaks resulting in death, lawsuits can range upwards of […]
Legionnaires Deaths Expected to Jump
According to the CDC, Legionnaires disease kills 1 in 10 people who get infected. Those most at risk of contracting and dying from the disease are the elderly, those with […]
