LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE & OTHER WATERBORNE INFECTIONS: STRATEGIES TO REDUCE RISK - Houston

Conference participants will get up-to-date information on:

• Evidence-based, public health concerns associated with Legionnaires’ disease (LD) and waterborne healthcare-associated infections (wHAIs)

• Role of biofilms as a source of pathogens in engineered water systems

• CMS S&C 17-30 and ASHRAE 188, strategies to reduce infection risk and how to develop and implement a water safety plan

• Legal risks associated with outbreaks of LD and wHAIs

• Strategies on managing an outbreak crisis and protecting your brand image

• Recent outbreaks of LD

• The changing landscape: Regulations, policies and standards across the nation

• Panel discussion – Ask the expert

• Nursing Accreditation Board credits for Texas Attendees – Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15770 for 3.0 Contact Hours

Presenters are well-respected professionals in their fields.  They include engineering and public health experts with Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, as well as leading legal and crisis communications professionals: 

• Nalco Water, Public Health, Water Safety and Engineering Professionals
  Houston, TX; Naperville, IL; St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN

• Bob T. McNaney, Senior Vice President Crisis and Critical issues
  Padilla – a public relations, branding and crisis communications firm in Minneapolis

• Kevin Mayer, Esq. Attorney-at-Law, Partner Crowell & Morning LLP, CA

Learn more about our Water Safety management and strategies by clicking the link below.