By Hilary Nardone, Environmental Group Training ManagerCertified ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist The Joint Commission has approved a new standard for all Joint Commission-accredited and certified organizations (including hospitals, critical access hospitals, and nursing care centers) that addresses Legionella…
By: Morgan Nankivell, Environmental Group Manager, ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist In early October 2020, The Joint Commission released proposed changes related to Water Management Program (WMP) standards. This standard applies to Hospitals (HAP), Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), and Nursing…
Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens have been detected in samples taken from ice machines and water dispensers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been traced back to water and ice from…
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