Why Healthcare Facilities Need Professional Legionella Risk Assessments

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Healthcare facilities should ensure their surroundings are as safe as possible for patients, employees, and visitors. Poorly maintained water systems can become breeding grounds for Legionella bacteria, increasing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. This poses serious concerns in hospitals, clinics, care homes, and other medical institutions, where patients can be particularly vulnerable to the condition. […]