Legionella E-news -- 14 December 2005
Legionella E-news, 14
December 2005
HC Information Resources Inc.
Matthew R. Freije, Editor
**IN THIS ISSUE**
1. Twenty Cases in Spain Tied to a Shopping Center
2. Two Cases at a NYC Correctional Facility
3. Industrial Water Tank Linked to Legionellosis
4. Legionella Training Course April 27th in Chicago
5. New Management Plans for Hospitals, Hotels, and Nursing Homes
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1. TWENTY CASES IN SPAIN TIED TO A SHOPPING CENTER
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Health officials believe a shopping center in Torrevieja, Spain is
linked with 20 cases of Legionnaires' disease that have been confirmed
since 5 December. At least 14 of the ill persons are not from Spain.
Sixteen were hospitalized. Officials suspect, but have not confirmed,
that cooling towers are responsible. They also investigated ornamental
fountains and irrigation systems.
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2. TWO CASES AT A NYC CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
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Two Rikers Island inmates were diagnosed with Legionellosis in October.
Both are men, aged 25 and 44 years. The domestic water system was
chlorinated. The water was also tested, but apparently not until after
the disinfection procedures were carried out. The Department of Health
is monitoring the health of inmates and correction employees.
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3. INDUSTRIAL WATER TANK LINKED TO LEGIONELLOSIS
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Two cases of Legionellosis have been linked to an industrial water tank
used in a welding cooling system. The open water tank was located
between a fan and the two men who became ill. A high count (1300 cfu/ml)
of L. pneumophila serogroup 1 was found in the tank water. The tank was
disinfected and covered. No more cases were detected. The full report is
posted at http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/183_09_071105/letters_071105_fm-2.html.
(Many thanks to Bill Gaines for forwarding this paper.)
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4. LEGIONELLA TRAINING COURSE APRIL 27th IN CHICAGO
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Matt Freije will teach the training course “Legionella and Other
Waterborne Pathogens: Minimizing Risk in Building Water Systems” on
Thursday, April 27th, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The course will
cover how to minimize the risk of Legionella and other waterborne
pathogens in hospitals, hotels, and office buildings. Many of the
principles apply to industrial facilities also. The course is for
facility managers, safety officers, infection control coordinators,
industrial hygienists, public health officials, plumbing inspectors,
plumbing code officials, and those that offer services related to water
treatment, plumbing systems, cooling towers, indoor air quality,
industrial hygiene, or infection control. The tuition of $445 is
discounted to $395 for early registration. Details are posted at http://hcinfo.com/seminar3.htm.
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5. NEW MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR HOSPITALS, HOTELS, AND NURSING HOMES
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HC Information Resources released three new Legionella publications in
September:
Legionella Management Plan for Hospitals, http://hcinfo.com/318info.htm
Legionella Management Plan for Nursing Homes and Senior Living
Facilities, http://hcinfo.com/319info.htm
Legionella Management Plan for Hotels, http://hcinfo.com/320info.htm
The publications outline an overall risk reduction strategy and the
latest recommended preventive measures in a format that reads like an
in-house policy manual. Each of the management plans is available in
paper (softcover) or on a CD for US$149 plus shipping, or can be
downloaded at www.hcinfo.com for $119.
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