Puzzled by Legionella? A Guide to Understanding Detection, Prevention and Water Management

Puzzled by Legionella? Get the ultimate Legionella resource and study guide written by Legionella expert, Dr. Janet E. Stout. Developed to help prepare for the ASSE 12080 certification exam, and for any professional concerned with water safety. Ideal for professionals concerned about water safety, instructors, and students.Authoritative resource and guide provides foundational knowledge you need to understand and control Legionella to prevent Legionnaires’ disease.Written by The Legionella Experts® with contributions from infectious disease, microbiology, engineering, public health, and infection prevention professionals.Accessible, practical and interactive filled with tips, myth-facts, practice quizzes, access videos and download PDFs, web resources and tools.Officially recognized by ASSE as appropriate training material in preparing for the ASSE 12080 certification examination.Authors note: Legionnaires’ disease is a severe infection caused by Legionella bacteria that affects more than 10,000 people in the United States every year, with 10% of those people dying from the disease. The goal of this guide is to educate professionals involved with water safety and management programs, including infection preventionists, risk management professionals, public health professionals, safety officers, facility managers, engineering and maintenance staff, water treatment professionals, and consultants. Through the education and training provided in this guide, we hope to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease in facilities. The information in this guide will complement in-person training programs on Legionnaires’ disease and water safety and management. Read more