--- title: "Blog" url: "https://hcinfo.com/blog/" post_type: "page" date_published: "2015-02-04T20:32:29-08:00" date_modified: "2022-04-08T18:51:24-07:00" --- # Blog Articles on Legionella and Water Management Plans The Joint Commission Requirements for Water Management Programs by Matt Freije | Jul 11, 2026 | 0 CommentsThe Joint Commission (TJC) has required accredited hospitals to minimize "pathogenic biological agents in cooling towers, domestic hot-and cold-water systems, and other aerosolizing water systems" since 2001 when it established Standard EC.02.05.01. In January 2022,... Inspecting Legionella Water Management Programs Effectively by Matt Freije | May 4, 2026 | 10 CommentsIt took only a few years after ASHRAE 188 was finalized in 2015 to see that most facilities will not implement a water management program (WMP) unless required. Many hospitals have established water management plans because they are mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive reimbursements and by the organizations (e.g., The Joint Commission or ACHC) that accredit them. Lessons for Legionella Prevention: 23 Years of Johns Hopkins Hospital Data by Matt Freije | Jul 1, 2025 | 13 CommentsIt was around 20 years ago that I met Greg Bova, who at that time was working in facilities management at Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH). Since then, Greg and I have had many conversations, most of them on the phone and a few in person. In addition to his genuine... New Water Management Program Standards: Key Updates & Compliance Strategies by Matt Freije | Mar 5, 2025 | 10 CommentsFacilities managers, infection prevention specialists, and water management service providers face significant challenges due to new standards. These changes require broader program scopes, professional certification, increased water testing, detailed documentation,... New Jersey Legionella Law: Summary, Significance, and Keys to Success by Matt Freije | Oct 16, 2024 | 38 CommentsUpdated April 9, 2026 To date no other US state has passed Legionella prevention legislation as potentially powerful as New Jersey Senate Bill 2188, which is now New Jersey P.L. 2024, Chapter 66. The New Jersey Legionella bill was passed by both the Assembly and... AAMI Standard ST108 Q&A: Water Quality Compliance in Healthcare Facilities by David Swiderski | Nov 9, 2023 | 6 CommentsUpdated January 14, 2025 What is the overall purpose of AAMI ST108? AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) Standard ST108 defines water quality levels for various stages of medical device processing to ensure patient safety. The standard... ASHRAE 514 Water Management Plans: Keys to Smart Compliance by Matt Freije | Sep 14, 2023 | 7 CommentsUpdated November 6, 2024 Building owners and operators are facing an important decision about managing the water systems in their facilities: Should they adopt ASHRAE 514? ASHRAE 514 became an ANSI standard on July 25…. Water Quality Benchmarking in Buildings: Importance and Benefits by David Swiderski | Apr 10, 2023 | 6 CommentsUpdated November 6, 2024 A building cannot be truly healthy or smart unless its water systems are managed well. Water quality benchmarking provides automation and data that facilities management personnel can use to manage water systems better and more easily. Proper... Will Your Liability Insurance Cover Legionella Claims? by Ethan Freije | Nov 16, 2022 | 4 CommentsFacility operators that assume their insurance policy will cover costs associated with lawsuits related to Legionnaires’ disease may be in for a big surprise. The insurance company may refuse to pay for the legal defense, the verdict or settlement amount, and the... A Water Management Program is Not a Template, Policy, Document, or Binder by David Swiderski | Oct 27, 2022 | 23 Comments  Updated January 27, 2025 Healthy building initiatives often address safety issues such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and fire protection – as they should – but neglect Legionella and other waterborne pathogens that are responsible for a significantly... « Older Entries Stay Informed! Don't miss out on important announcements about regulations, technology, outbreaks, articles, and events! Sign Up   Stay Informed! Don't miss out on important announcements about regulations, technology, outbreaks, articles, and events! Sign Up