R702 - Infection Control – Water Management Plans – CMS Expectations

Healthcare facilities have complex water systems that may promote growth of pathogenic organisms if not properly maintained. CMS feels that it is essential that nursing homes have a water management program that is effective in limiting Legionella and other opportunistic pathogens of premise plumbing from growing and spreading in their facility. Facilities must document its approaches to preventing outbreaks and CMS requires facilities to have water management plan. A healthcare water management program identifies both hazardous conditions and control measures. The session will review critical elements of a water management program and how to follow CMS QSO-17-30.