LEGIONELLA FOUND IN STATEN ISLAND NURSING HOME’S WATER SYSTEMS CAUSING CONCERN

Liabilities are high in long-term care facilities, and the risk of getting it wrong is even higher.

“One person tested positive for Legionellosis, a disease caused by exposure to Legionella bacteria, at Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Egbertville after water tests at the facility found high levels of the bacterium.”

With seniors being at the top of the most vulnerable populations, it’s critical for nursing homes to stay compliant and ahead of preparedness planning practices to avoid loss of life at all costs.

CHUG helps long-term care facilities stay up-to-date on the latest laws & regulations, acceptable emergency planning measures, and ultimately helps them save time and money by avoiding cost-prohibitive citations.