HASTINGS — The recent certification of one Mary Lanning Healthcare employee will help assure that the hospital’s water remains safe.
Josh Florea, a stationary engineer responsible for steam and chiller plant operations and water quality management, recently received ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification.
Legionella and Legionnaires Disease have received attention in the past few years due to the threat of infection in occupied buildings, including hospitals.
Thanks to Florea’s certification, MLH is now prepared to respond to any such threat, should it arise. The program Florea completed focused on the development of risk analysis and a water management and sampling plan to protect from Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. The training also discussed codes, resources, understanding and skills needed to conduct a facility risk assessment, and implement a water safety and management program to reduce the risk of infections due to Legionella.