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How
to Sample Water Systems for Legionella
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Course Content Top
All material is explained in easy-to-understand terms.
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Laboratory methods
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Evaluation of onsite rapid test
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Equipment to sample
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Selecting building areas to sample
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Frequency of screenings
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How to collect water and swab samples
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Selecting a laboratory: cautions; questions to ask
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Interpreting results (including case studies)
Who Should Participate Top
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Facility managers and engineers
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Infection control professionals
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IAQ specialists
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Industrial hygienists
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Infection control consultants
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Water treatment specialists
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Safety directors
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Environmental officers
What Others Said About the Two-Day Course From Which This Course is Extracted Top
“Very good course—provided valuable risk assessment/control information.” Denise Copperthite, industrial hygienist, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Md.
"The
environmental sampling procedures and methodology recommended were
extensive and useful.” Lap-chi
Shek, Electrical and Mechanical
Services Department, EMSD Energy Efficiency Office, Hong Kong
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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