We provide water sampling, testing and compliance-support services for a wide range of buildings, from small, independently owned assisted living facilities to large healthcare REITs with large, national portfolios. Each client facility has a unique set of challenges and requirements, so we undertake each and every engagement with an open mind and close attention to detail.
Hospitals present a particularly challenging set of requirements, especially with regard to their potable water. In addition to State and local regulations that may apply, most hospitals also have to meet evolving accreditation requirements– e.g., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Joint Commission (TJC). Many hospital patients are especially vulnerable to Legionella, and also are at risk for a number of waterborne infections– e.g., Acinetobacter, Burkholderia, Klebsiella– that rarely occur outside of healthcare environments. Hospitals typically have extensive potable water systems, and in older hospitals, plumbing systems often have evolved over many years, with periodic expansion and renovation. Scalding limitations are more restrictive than in non-healthcare facilities, and access to certain areas of hospitals may be difficult. Our team has extensive experience working in hospitals.
Nursing homes present a complex set of requirements, especially with regard to their potable water. In addition to State and local regulations that may apply, most nursing homes also have to meet evolving accreditation requirements– e.g., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In general, nursing home residents are more vulnerable to Legionella than are than young, healthy adults and also are at risk for a number of waterborne infections– e.g., Acinetobacter, Burkholderia, Klebsiella– that rarely occur outside of healthcare environments. Scalding limitations are more restrictive in nursing homes than in non-healthcare facilities, and areas designated for memory care and behavioral health may present special challenges. Our team has extensive experience working in nursing homes.
The population served by senior housing communities—the elderly—are especially vulnerable to infection by plumbing-associated waterborne pathogens, such as Legionella. Inconsistent water usage owing to variations in occupancy can result in conditions that support microbial growth. Areas designated for memory care present special challenges. Our team has extensive experience working in senior living/assisted living communities.
Fluctuations in occupancy can affect water use patterns and cooling tower operations, resulting in conditions that support microbial growth. Water that stagnates in pipes during seasonal breaks can also result in elevated lead levels. The presence of gym showers, which are sources of aerosols, increases the potential for transmission and inhalation of waterborne pathogens. Our team is experienced with and understands the special challenges of sampling and testing cooling towers, potable water systems and ice machines in schools.
Fluctuations in occupancy can affect water use patterns and cooling tower operations in hotels, resulting in conditions that support microbial growth. The extensive presence of showers, which are sources of aerosols, increases the potential for transmission and inhalation of waterborne pathogens. Hotels typically have ice machines, and also ornamental fountains and other water features that, if unchecked, can support the growth and transmission of Legionella and other plumbing-associated pathogens. Our team is experienced with and understands the special challenges of sampling and testing cooling towers, potable water systems and ice machines in hotels.
Fluctuations in occupancy can affect water use patterns and cooling tower operations in commercial office buildings, resulting in conditions that support microbial growth. Conditions that support microbial growth and transmission of Legionella and other plumbing-associated pathogens can result from tenant-made changes to plumbing, such as the addition of showers, which can disrupt water distribution of usage patterns. Unchecked, ornamental fountains and other water features may also provide growth supportive conditions. Our team is experienced with and understands the requirements for sampling and testing cooling towers and potable water systems in commercial office buildings.
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