AIHA Waterborne Pathogen Training

The incidence of Legionnaires' disease and other waterborne pathogens is on the rise, prompting concern from health authorities like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Despite increasing outbreaks, clear guidelines for monitoring, controlling, and preventing these pathogens in building water systems are sparse. Furthermore, the industry lacks standard criteria to identify professionals equipped to manage these health risks effectively.

As a first step, AIHA proposes to establish fundamental and advanced training for technicians and professionals who will perform risk assessments, collect samples and measurements, and interpret results. This initiative aims to ensure that professionals and technicians across various sectors possess the requisite knowledge and skills to safeguard public health.

We are conducting this survey to identify the educational needs, current knowledge gaps, and training preferences among professionals dealing with waterborne pathogens. Your insights will be instrumental in developing a comprehensive training program that meets the diverse needs of practitioners in public health, healthcare management, facility operations, and more.

Navigating the Survey:
  • The survey is hosted on SurveyMonkey, a user-friendly online platform.
  • Simply follow the prompts to respond to each question. You can navigate between questions using the 'Next' and 'Back' buttons.
  • Your responses are saved automatically, and you can pause and resume the survey at any time.
  • The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Please take a moment to complete this survey by Saturday, June 15, 2024. We appreciate your feedback to this important effort.

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* 1. Please specify the name of the organization you are representing.

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* 2. Select the name of the non-profit in which you are affiliated.

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* 3. What existing requirements are you facing related to Legionella or other waterborne pathogens?

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* 4. What new or impending requirements or changes to the standard of care are you facing?

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* 5. What guidelines, standards, or requirements are you aware of that apply to building water systems serving facilities? Indicate where applicable for each category listed below.

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* 6. What types of professional education related to assessing building water systems for pathogen and chemical risks are currently available to you? Where do you see gaps in this training?

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* 7. Are you able to seek advanced certifications in risk assessments for pathogens in premise plumbing, building water systems, cooling towers, or public bathing facilities?

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