The number of US cases of Legionnaires’ Disease has risen since 2000 (10,000 cases in 2018). However, because Legionnaires’ disease is likely underdiagnosed, this number may underestimate the true incidence.1
Many waterborne pathogens of concern in healthcare are Gram-negative bacteria and can impact patient duration and overall healthcare costs.
1CDC (2018). History, Burden, and Trends [Online]. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/about/history.html (Accessed: 27 March 2021)
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An outbreak experience
Read about Olga Guzman’s experience with an outbreak and hear her advice for future prevention.
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Waterborne pathogens
Legionella is a serious concern, but healthcare workers should be aware of other waterborne threats.
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Point-of-use water technology
Using different technologies often leads to different performance and different results.
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Water stagnation and Legionella
Learn how stagnant water became an increasingly important issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Point-of-Use Water (POU) Filters offer an immediate and easy-to-use solution for microbiologically controlled water.
Our POU Disposable Water Filters are validated for absolute retention2 of numerous waterborne pathogens and provide microbiologically controlled water at the POU.
2 HIMA Document No.3, Vol 4 . Microbiological evaluation of filters for sterilising liquids. 1982
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Aquasafe Jet Outlet
Disposable water filter tap for up to 31 day use
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QPoint™ Disposable Water Filter Jet
Disposable water filter tap for up to 62 day use
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Aquasafe Rose Outlet
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QPoint™ Disposable Water Filter Rose
Disposable water filter tap for up to 62 day use