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Minimizing
Conditions for Legionella and Other Bacteria in Plumbing Systems
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Course Content Top
All material is explained in easy-to-understand terms.
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Legionella vs. other pathogens
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Overall objectives
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Water temperatures: myths vs. facts
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Mixing valves: strategies; comparisons
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Dead-legs: examples; remedies
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Policies to implement
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Air chambers and water hammer arrestors
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Maintenance procedures
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Operating guidelines
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Good and bad plumbing design
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Hot water tanks: piping, sizing, maintenance
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Purchasing hot water tanks
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Instantaneous water heaters
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Eyewash stations and emergency showers
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Equipment piped to the system: ice machines; coffee makers; soda dispensers
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Water filters
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Policies for idle areas
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Checking water quality
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Preparing for potable water disruptions
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Special provisions for home plumbing systems
Who Should Participate Top
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Plumbing engineers
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Facility managers and engineers
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Maintenance personnel
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Plumbing contractors
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Water treatment specialists
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Manufacturers of plumbing products
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Technicians
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Plumbing code officials
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Plumbing inspectors
What Others Said About the Two-Day Course From Which This Course is Extracted Top
“Information was helpful in educating how to prevent colonies—especially in piping design with deadlegs.” Michael Wenczkowski, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore
“The
speaker made it applicable & appropriate for all levels of experience.
He didn’t talk at a level over your head.” Melissa
Freedman, Plumbing & HVAC engineer, Detroit
“This
course is an excellent resource for hospital management and their
consultants.” Joe Ficek, Grumman/Butkus
Associates, Evanston, Ill.
“Very
informative and worthwhile – Good Job!” Douglas
Lowe, Plumbing engineer, Detroit
About the Instructor Top
Matthew R. Freije earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He evaluates hospitals and other large buildings, recommends comprehensive solutions to Legionella problems, provides litigation assistance and expert testimony, and assists with outbreak investigations. His book Legionellae Control in Health Care Facilities: A Guide for Minimizing Risk, a 1997 award finalist, has been fully reviewed or highlighted in more than 50 professional journals and has sold in 30 countries. Freije is the author of several articles, has served as a guest speaker for professional societies, and is the editor of Legionella E-news, an international newsletter that covers outbreaks and new technology. He is a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Water Quality Association (WQA). Freije can be reached at 760-494-3063 or mf@hcinfo.com.
Unbiased Recommendations Top
We are able to present a completely unbiased view because we have no affiliation with suppliers or manufacturers.
Continuing education units (CEUs) Top
The live course qualifies for 0.15 CEU according to the guidelines set forth by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Many licensing boards and professional societies may grant continuing education credit for this seminar toward specific credential requirements if you submit the course outline and your Certificate. For example, our face-to-face courses qualifiy for continuing education with the following organizations: American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), Association of Water Technologies (AWT) toward CWT recertification, American Hospital Association (AHA) toward Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification renewal, and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).
Ordering options Top
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