Legionella bacteria are commonly found in facility water systems. Left unchecked, they can cause serious disease and even death. That’s why standards require most facilities to have a water management plan. Healthcare facilities must pay special attention. As of January 1, 2022, the Joint Commission’s new Environment of Care standard (see summary from ChemREADY here) mandates these plans. Because the Joint Commission is now conducting inspections of healthcare facilities on behalf of The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, facility management teams can expect more scrutiny of their plans. Now is the time for facility executives to audit and correct weaknesses in plans and processes

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