The tools and resources provided on this page are designed to assist healthcare and long-term care facilities in developing infection prevention measures to mitigate the risk of Legionnaires Disease.
Regulatory Background
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Legionella Standard for Healthcare
Tools for Developing Your Water Management Plan
- CDC Developing a Water Management Plan Toolkit (PDF)
- DOH Editable Water System Process Flow Diagrams
- CSTE Water Management Program – Legionella Workgroup
Video Series: Legionella and Water System Management
This seven-part video series provides information on Legionella prevention in long-term care from public health, healthcare, and industry experts. The following Legionella and Water System Management videos are hosted on YouTube.
- Legionella Basics
- Creating a Team
- Flow Diagram
- Hazard and Risk Assessment
- Control Measures
- Validation and Verification
- Regulatory Basics
Legionella Sampling Resources
- Enhanced Lab Capacity for Legionella Testing at the Washington State Public Health Laboratory
- CDC Legionella Test Result Considerations
Reporting and Investigation Guidelines
- DOH Notifiable Conditions Reporting Information
- DOH Legionellosis Reporting and Investigation Guideline
- DOH Reporting Form for Legionellosis (wa.gov)
- CSTE Water Management Plan Evaluation Tool
- CSTE Excel Sheet Supplement to Tool
- CDC Legionella Environmental Assessment Form
Additional Resources
- EpiTrends November 2017 Issue on Legionnaires Disease
- CDC Legionella Overview
- CDC Working with Legionella Consultants
- DOH FAQ Legionellosis and Water Management Programs for Long-Term Care Facilities
Contact Us
For more information, please contact HAI@doh.wa.gov.