Legionella Sampling & Testing: Nursing & Care Homes
Nursing homes and care facilities have a responsibility to their occupants with respect to maintaining a clean water system free from the legionella bacterium. As we age, our immune systems are on a steady decline, and the elderly are at a very high risk of contracting Legionaaires’ Disease if exposed to the legionella bacteria. This is especially true if there are any underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible. The mortality rate of legionnaires’ disease is the highest among the elderly, so proper maintenance of the water systems within a nursing or care home is of paramount importance.
Are control metrics in place to ensure occupant safety and minimize legionella exposure risks? Is regular legionella sampling and testing performed to ensure control metrics are working effectively? Are you doing what is need to minimize your liability risk? Professional sampling and testing can help to identify the possible sources of a potential legionella infection and assist with the overall management of your water systems.
The team of experienced consultants at H2O Analytics is here to help! From regularly scheduled legionella testing, legionella management plans, and training & prevention seminars for your maintenance teams and staff, our experts can help you keep you, and your building occupants safe.
With proactive legionella testing and a solid monitoring/management plan, the nursing or care home not only aids in the prevention of Legionnaires’ Disease, but also greatly reduces their liabaility risk. Call us today and speak with one of our experts to learn more.
Why choose us for your Sampling needs?
Our standardized processes of professional sample collection offers an exceptional service that is conflict of interest free, and has no commercial bias. This helps to ensure the results provided are both verifiable and defendable if required. Our sample analysis is performed by an independent laboratory accredited by A2LA with CDC ELITE certification. Providing results you can trust is what we do best!