Articles on Legionella and Water Management Plans
The History – and Future – of Legionnaires’ Disease
Today marks 50 years since approximately 4,000 Legionnaires arrived at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia to kick off the 58th annual convention of the American Legion's Pennsylvania Chapter, not knowing that many of them would contract a deadly illness...
The Joint Commission Requirements for Water Management Programs (PE.04.01.05)
Healthcare organizations accredited by The Joint Commission must maintain a water management program (WMP) that complies with current standards for controlling Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. This guide explains the 2026 The Joint Commission water...
Inspecting Legionella Water Management Programs Effectively
It 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
It 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
Facilities 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
Updated 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
Updated 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
Updated 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
Updated 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?
Facility 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...
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