by specialpathogenslab | Mar 3, 2020 | News
Special Pathogens Laboratory publishes study on the efficacy of 62-day point of use filters and provides a summary of product specifications to assist infection preventionists and healthcare engineers in choosing the best filter to control healthcare-acquired...
by specialpathogenslab | Mar 3, 2020 | Blog
Special Pathogens Laboratory launches water management plan generating software making it easier to write comprehensive plans that comply with ASHRAE 188 and CMS. No Legionella expertise is required. Just enter your data and LegiDoc does the rest! Special Pathogens...
by specialpathogenslab | Feb 6, 2020 | News
Special Pathogens Laboratory is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Castro, MPH, as director of Healthcare Services. Castro brings 19 years experience in providing education and risk mitigation strategies for Legionella and waterborne pathogens to healthcare...
by specialpathogenslab | Nov 1, 2019 | Events
We love to talk Legionella! See below for a list of our upcoming speaking events for the month of November. APIC Portland Conference on November 1 in Portland, Ore. The Infection Prevention Strategy (TIPS) Masterseries on November 7 in Newark, N.J. APIC East Central...
by specialpathogenslab | Aug 27, 2019 | Podcasts & Videos
A two-year FRONTLINE investigation uncovers the extent of a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak during the Flint water crisis — and how officials failed to stop it. The episode will air on PBS September 10. Watch an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Janet Stout in...
by specialpathogenslab | Jul 7, 2017 | Blog
The Southwestern Veterans’ Center has confirmed it’s had low levels of Legionella bacteria in its water. Channel 11 learned there are still precautions being taken there with patients and staff drinking bottled water, while retesting is going on after low...
