Episode S4/06 - Keeping Water Safe in Healthcare Facilities | A Review of Critical Professional Certifications In this episode Tony Marcello, IAPMO senior vice president of Training and Credential Services, returns to discuss the ASSE 12000 series, focusing on ASSE 12080 and Legionella prevention. The standard is crucial for those working in healthcare facilities to conduct risk assessments and develop water management plans to protect occupants. We delve into the certification process, emphasizing the right training and education. Additionally, we explore the broader implications of the 12000 series in preventing disease outbreaks and promoting comprehensive teams involving both facility and trade professionals. Key highlights from this episode: 01:10 - What is the ASSE 12000 series and how does it help mitigate waterborne infection risk 02:43 - Deeper dive on ASSE 12080 specifically for healthcare facilities professionals, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to perform risk assessments and develop water management plans 07:56 - What does it take to get certified? 17:48 - All the different water-related systems in healthcare facilities from cooling towers to ice machines and their potential to harbor pathogens. 19:53 - How employers can require these certifications for their staff to enhance facility safety #Legionella #HealthcareFacilityManagement #TheAuthorityPodcast #IAPMO Hit subscribe for all things plumbing resiliency, including disaster mitigation, water conservation, sustainability and the intersection of affordability.💧🚰🚽

12/04/2018 - The risk of Legionella growth and transmission in building water systems can be reduced through the implementation of water management programs. This webcast focused on current guidance for prevention of Legionnaires’ disease through effective water management. This is the third in a series of three webcasts on mitigation and control of Legionella in building water systems. In cooperation with NSF International, this series was derived from the conference, Managing Legionella in Building Water Systems, held May 9-11, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.

The risks of Legionnaire’s Diseases—or Legionellosis—can be minimized if requirements are followed during the design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and expansion of new and existing buildings and their water systems and components. But governments don’t need to wait until an outbreak occurs, so ASHRAE is asking its Chapters to get involved by encouraging municipal, state, and federal governments and legislative bodies to adopt Standard 188 into law. https://www.ashrae.org/government-affairs/advocacy-toolkit