Control of legionellae in a new healthcare facility following implementation of a thermal control strategy.

Introduction: The management of the Legionella risk in hospitals is essentially related to preventive measures of the hot-water supplies.

Aim: To monitor the control of legionellae before and after moving to a new hospital facility.

Methods: We implemented a survey program based on the surveillance of the temperature of the hot-water supply and detection and counting of Legionella pneumophila and Legionella spp.