Complying with JCAHO EC 1.7

Health care facilities accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) must have a management program to "reduce the potential for organizational-acquired illness." The standard, EC 1.7, holds health care facilities responsible for "managing pathogenic biological agents in cooling towers, domestic hot water, and other aerosolizing water systems."

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), in technical reports on managing waterborne pathogens per JCAHO EC 1.7, has recommended that health care facilities conduct a an assessment of potential sources of Legionella and develop a management plan for maintenance and operation of water systems.

HC Information Resources Inc. provides the assessments and management plans that comply with EC 1.7 (see consulting services).  

You can also purchase a generic management plan and adapt it to fit your situation.

For more information, contact Matt Freije at 760-494-3063 or mf@hcinfo.com.