Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them
Just add water… Mold grows in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the same reason it grows in old buildings. […]
Building Sciences
The Importance of Trending in USP <797> Compliance
USP <797> is often talked about as though compliance is a “pass/fail” test. Either CFU counts are exceeded or they
USP <797> FAQs: Positive and Negative Controls
At its essence, USP <797> is a quality control (QC) standard used to protect patients from contamination that can occur
3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples
Mold spores are ubiquitous in the indoor and outdoor environment. Damp and moldy conditions indoors have been associated with adverse
Should You Test for Legionella?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise in the United States. In 2000,
What Facilities Managers Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”
In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed S2188/A1970, a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain
What Community Water Systems Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”
In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed S2188/A1970, a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain
Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing Legionella?
Now that the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule has been finalized, planning is underway in communities across the country to replace
USP <797> Q&A: Cleanroom Requirements
In our USP <797> Q&A Series, we’ve mentioned cleanrooms a few times but haven’t gone too deeply into the topic.
USP <797> Q&A: Sampling Pass-Throughs
In this series of Q&A posts, we’re answering questions from customers about USP <797> compliance. Some of these are common