Legionnaires’ disease found at Ohio nursing home

Lake County General Health District confirms disease at Mentor facility

The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) has confirmed a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Continuing Healthcare Solutions in Mentor, Ohio, according to an article on the 19 News website.

The district said it received test results confirming a single case of the disease.

LCGHD is working with officials from the Ohio Department Health, and the nursing home to investigate the illness.

The nursing home has taken precautionary steps to protect the staff and residents of the nursing home, according to an LCGHD statement.

Read the article.

November 26, 2019

Topic Area: Infection Control

Recent Posts

EaaS: Funding Infrastructure Projects with Energy Savings

Process converts necessary upgrades from capital liabilities into strategic investments using operational dollars.

Balancing Security Systems with Patient Comfort in Healthcare

Security systems, safety and inviting atmospheres don’t have to be in conflict.

Harris Health Reports 10-Year Data Breach

Their investigation determined that the impermissible access to patient information occurred between January 4, 2011, and March 8, 2021.

Gen Z Trusts AI More Than Their Managers

Some employees would rather engage with AI than their managers.

CISA Lapse Amid Government Shutdown Raises Concerns for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Lawmakers had sought to renew it for another decade, but disagreements in the Senate stalled reauthorization.

FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Job Board ‐ Available Jobs

Recent Jobs For Facility Professionals