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About 3% of Legionnaires' disease cases were determined to be "definitely associated with a healthcare facility," with 17% of cases listed as "possibly associated."
Anne Cosgrove
https://facilityexecutive.com/2017/06/cdc-report-legionnaires-disease-healthcare/
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. CDC articles below.
CDC Report Looks At Legionnaires' Disease In Healthcare
FM Alert: New Model Aquatic Health Code Released
The CDC's updated MAHC assures science-based best practices to improve health and safety at public aquatic facilities.
Workbook For Park Facility Planners, From NPS And CDC
This resource provides guidance to park staff and other stakeholders on areas including public access and usability, to ensure that facilities and amenities inspire activity.
Facility Management Critical To Infection Control
In a new report from JLL, Infection Control Rises to Top of C-Suite Agenda, a panel of facilities management infection control experts connect effective facility design, operations, and management to the ability to control and dramatically reduce healthcare-associated infections.
New Ebola Guidelines For Emergency Departments Published By CDC
The new guidelines were evaluated and approved by a panel of experts—consisting of emergency physicians and nurses with expertise in infectious disease and disaster preparedness—appointed by ACEP's president.
OSHA Heat Report: Acclimatization Necessary To Prevent Worker Deaths
CDC report on OSHA's review of heat-related enforcement cases highlights need for acclimatization to prevent worker deaths.
Tricks Of The Trade: Prepping For Cold And Flu Season
Facility managers are in the position to provide convenient and accessible tools to help break the chain of germ transmission. These tools can include hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, paper towels (drying with towels can reduce the spread of germs up to 77%), soap, and facial tissue.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Swine Flu—Key Facts for Facility Professionals
More cases of this fatal illness have been reported, and facility managers may opt to take precautions.
FRIDAY FUNNY: CDC Helps Facility Managers Prep For The Zombie Apocalypse!
The CDC is taking the tongue in cheek approach to disaster preparedness in order to catch the attention of those who might not take the subject seriously otherwise. So remember, if you're prepared for zombies, you're prepared for anything.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Paper Towels vs. Air Dryers
For years, proper hand hygiene has been a topic of concern in hospitals, schools, restaurants, and office facilities with more awareness campaigns happening.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Winning the War on Germs
The uncertain severity and timing of this year's flu activity means that schools, businesses, and workplaces need to prepare for higher absenteeism rates, along with cases of presenteeism—when someone goes to work or school while sick—leading to productivity declines and the possibility of spreading illness to others.
Swine Flu: Key Facts for Facility Professionals
On Sunday (4/26/09), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared a public health emergency in a bid to stop the spread of a swine flu virus. As of today (4/28/09), the World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert level based on newly gathered data.
Coil Anodized Aluminum Paneling Makes Korean Heritage Shine
Building Envelope & Exteriors July 11, 2019
When Gyeongju City decided to build a showpiece structure for the center of the Gyeongju Cultural Expo Park, the team knew it would have to be exceptional.
Friday Funny July 12, 2019
Your dog's tail will be wagging if you live in one of these 25 pet-friendly cities that just achieved the first-ever certification for welcoming four-legged friends.