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- Infection preventionists in Minnesota hospitals were surveyed about their Legionella water management plans, with a 61% response rate from 137 hospitals.
- Only 27% of the responding hospitals had a water management plan in place, while 21% regularly tested their water for Legionella.
- Over half (51%) of the hospitals were aware of ASHRAE standards for Legionella prevention, indicating a need for significant improvements to enhance patient safety against hospital-acquired infections.
Article Abstract
Infection preventionists at Minnesota hospitals were surveyed to determine whether they had Legionella water management plans. Of 137 hospitals, 84 (61%) responded. Among them, 27% hospitals had a water management plan, 21% regularly sampled for Legionella, and 51% had knowledge of ASHRAE Legionella prevention standards. Significant changes are needed to protect patients from nosocomial infection. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;39:336-338.
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