Eliminating Legionella: A Success at Epworth Eastern Hospital

Background
Prior to mid-2014, Epworth Eastern Hospital in Victoria faced a persistent issue with positive Legionella counts in their water system. This posed a significant health risk to patients, staff, and visitors.

Objectives
The primary objective was to eliminate the presence of Legionella in the hospital’s water supply, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all occupants.

Challenges
The main challenge was addressing the recurring Legionella contamination despite various control measures. Ensuring continuous, effective filtration without substantial cost or manual intervention was crucial.

Solution
Since the implementation of the AUTOFINE protection filter and the regular fixture flushing regime, the hospital has not reported any positive Legionella counts. This solution has proven to be both effective and low-cost, addressing one of the major challenges faced by building services managers in institutional settings.

Outcome
Since the implementation of the AUTOFINE protection filter and the regular fixture flushing regime, the hospital has not reported any positive Legionella counts. This solution has proven to be both effective and low-cost, addressing one of the major challenges faced by building services managers in institutional settings.

In Summary
The adoption of the AUTOFINE protection filter at Epworth Eastern Hospital has successfully eliminated Legionella from the water supply, ensuring a safer environment. This automatic, cost-effective solution demonstrates the importance of advanced filtration technology in maintaining water quality in healthcare facilities.