Articles on Legionella and Water Management Plans
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...
A Water Management Program is Not a Template, Policy, Document, or Binder
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...
Monitoring Building Water Quality to Reduce Risk and Stay in Legionella Compliance
Matt Freije presents “Smart Monitoring of Premise Plumbing for Legionella Growth Conditions” at the 2022 Emerging Water Technologies Symposium. Updated November 6, 2024 Monitoring domestic (potable) water for conditions conducive to Legionella growth has been...
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