Speaker(s):

Dr. Janet E. Stout Phd

Description:

Chicago Faucets

While zero Legionella in hospital water systems might not be attainable, zero cases of Legionnaires’ disease can be. An essential part of preventing Legionnaires disease is to evaluate the presence of Legionella in hospital building water systems and then take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. In this webinar, renowned Legionella expert Dr. Janet E Stout will discuss prevention and control strategies for Legionella healthcare facilities, and implementing water safety and management practices that comply with CMS, including controlling other waterborne pathogens.

Join us to learn from Dr. Stout how to control Legionella to achieve "zero" cases of Legionnaires’ disease.

Learning Outcomes:

The importance of water safety and management in healthcare settings
When and where to test for Legionella
Disinfection technologies

Type of Audience and Level of Knowledge:

Healthcare Professionals with some knowledge to expert knowledge of the topic (titles below):

Healthcare engineers
Facility managers
Infection preventionists

Please Note: This is Lunch & Learn is not eligible for CECs.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by presenters in this Lunch & Learn should not be construed as directly representing the views of the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE). ASHE does not endorse any products or services promoted in this Lunch & Learn.

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