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AWWA ACE69048
- Control and Treatment of Microorganisms in Hospital Distribution Systems: Maintaining Public Health
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2008
- Publisher: AWWA
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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of waterborne diseasetransmission inhealthcare facilities. Devices connected tohospital potable water are presented, along with specific waterborne pathogens and potential infections that can occur from those pathogens. The AIA Guidelines forDesign and Construction of Health Care Facilities is presented, including information on the following topics: healthcaredistribution/plumbing; recent outbreaks/pseudo-outbreaks; system remediation; routine protection methods; environmental sampling; and, issues facing healthcare facilities. Includes 2 references.