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We have the privilege of welcoming back Janet E. Stout, Ph.D., President of Special Pathogens Technology and the founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, A Pace Laboratory. Dr. Stout has academic affiliations with the School of Public Health and Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. A self-described "Legionellologist", Dr. Stout's more than 30 years of research has defined the epidemiology, microbiology and prevention approaches for controlling Legionella growth in building water systems. In our most recent interview, Dr. Janet Stout shared what was new with Legionella standards, what state health departments are doing to combat Legionella, and she answers your burning question of “Are Legionella cases truly on the rise” with data and statistics. This is a Legionella episode you cannot afford to miss, so let's scale up our Legionella knowledge with Dr. Stout. Also, don't forget to check out our free Legionella Resources page where we have listed all of the articles, standards, and tools mentioned in this interview. What Is New with Legionella Standards? How Does It Impact the Water Treatment Industry? Dr. Stout highlights several key updates: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) TIR34:2023 Published in Fall 2023, TIR34 focuses on water quality for reprocessing medical devices. Dr. Stout emphasizes, "The problem is infection. The solution is the quality of the water." "There are clear chemical and microbial parameters, and these healthcare facilities need your assistance, water professionals," Dr. Stout encourages. ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 This new standard, “Water for the processing of medical devices,” emphasizes the critical role of monitoring water quality to prevent microbial proliferation. ST108 is a significant step forward for patient safety. “I see so many positive indications of progress and prevention, and that's good for everyone,” shares Dr. Stout. General Services Administration (GSA) Order PBS 1000.7A Effective in 2024, this order mandates comprehensive water testing across federal buildings to ensure health and safety. It includes stringent testing protocols for contaminants like Legionella. Compliance requires professionals to hold certifications such as ASSE 12080 or be certified industrial hygienists (CIH). Dr. Stout remarks, "It's such a big deal that you have to be ASSE 12080 certified to service government buildings now, I'm really impressed by GSA." American Water Works Association (AWWA) Guidance Set to be updated in 2024 or 2025, the new standard will replace AWWA C651-C652 and will likely be titled “Disinfecting Potable Water.” This new guidance will provide updated protocols for disinfecting water-storage facilities, so be on the lookout for this new one. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 514:2023 This standard focuses on risk management for building water systems, covering physical, chemical, and microbial hazards. It provides comprehensive guidelines for designing, building, maintaining, and operating water systems to protect building occupants. Challenge to the Listener: Educate Yourself: Familiarize yourself with the latest standards, including TIR34, ST108, GSA Order PBS 1000.7A, and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 514. Engage with Clients: Reach out to healthcare facilities and federal buildings to offer your expertise in water management and help them navigate the new requirements. Stay Informed: Keep an eye on updates from organizations like AAMI, ASHRAE, GSA, and AWWA to stay ahead of industry changes. What's Going on in Ohio? Will Other States Follow Ohio? Ohio's Proactive Approach Dr. Janet Stout praises Ohio's innovative approach to managing Legionella risks. Unlike most areas where Legionella water management is voluntary, Ohio has taken a significant step by mandating it through hospital licensure codes. This mandate requires hospitals to have a water management plan and to test for Legionella, making compliance a condition for maintaining their licenses. The new regulation, scheduled to take effect in October 2024, aims to enhance infection control and manage the risk of waterborne pathogens, particularly Legionella. High Incidence of Legionnaires Disease Ohio's proactive stance is partly driven by its high incidence of Legionnaires disease. The state, along with Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York, consistently reports high numbers of cases. Ohio's health department has noted a significant increase in cases from 2022 to 2023. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for effective water management and testing protocols. The Ohio Regulation Specifies Detailed Requirements for Hospitals: Each hospital must conduct Legionella testing within the first twelve months. Two validation tests must be performed, no fewer than four months apart and no more than six months apart. The regulation includes explicit language to ensure rigorous water management and Legionella testing. The Future for Other States Dr. Stout is hopeful that other states will follow Ohio's example. She mentions ongoing legislative efforts in states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania, although the process is slow. Ohio's innovative and mandatory approach to Legionella water management sets a precedent that could influence other states. Dr. Stout's optimism reflects a broader movement towards more stringent and proactive water management practices across the country. As more states recognize the importance of these measures, we can expect a gradual but significant shift towards better management of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. Are Legionella Cases Truly on the Rise? "Legionella is on the rise," Dr. Stout shares. "It's not increasing just because we are doing more testing." She also points to changing weather patterns as a contributing factor. "There's a global shift with Legionnaires' disease cases extending from summer into fall. The season is getting longer, and things are staying warmer longer." This observation highlights the need for a deeper understanding of how environmental factors and public health practices influence Legionella prevalence. We hope you found these insights from Dr. Janet Stout valuable. Legionella management is a critical aspect of industrial water treatment, and staying informed and proactive is key to ensuring the safety and health of building occupants. As always, we encourage you to continue learning, sharing, and growing within our community. Thank you for being a dedicated member of the Scaling UP! H2O community and for celebrating Legionella Awareness Month with us. Together, we can make a significant impact in the fight against Legionnaires' disease. Timestamps 01:00 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals 06:00 - Interview with Janet E. Stout, Ph.D. is President of Special Pathogens Technology and the founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, A Pace Laboratory 01:14:20 - Drop by Drop with James McDonald Quotes “It is happy Legionella Awareness Month because we are making progress.” - Dr. Janet Stout “I give Ohio a round of applause for doing the right thing!” - Dr. Janet Stout “You don't know if your efforts are working unless you test for it.”- Dr. Janet Stout “This is unacceptable: Legionnaires' disease remains a very high mortality infection. 25-30% of hospitalized patients who get legionella from the hospital die.” - Dr. Janet Stout “I see so many good indications of progress and prevention.” - Dr. Janet Stout “We need to make progress on mandatory testing because it's the only way to understand risk. We want to mitigate the risk.” - Dr. Janet Stout Connect with Janet E. Stout, Ph.D. Phone: 412.281.5335 Email: jstout@specialpathogenslab.com  Website: www.specialpathogenslab.com ST108, Utility Water (UWK) Kit LinkedIn: in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612 company/special-pathogens-laboratory Drop By Drop with James In today's episode, I have a challenge for you.  The challenge is…update your LinkedIn profile.  Do it right now.  If you're driving, do it when you next stop.  The days of LinkedIn being just a resume are long gone.  Today, it's your calling card, your networking tool, and a learning tool.  Check out your name. Did you accidentally flip your name, so your last name comes before your first?  If you did, fix it now.  Is the name listed the one you actually go by?  If you go by a nickname, either put it in parenthesis or replace your formal name with it.  What does the headline right below your name say?  You get 3 seconds to catch someone's attention.  Does this little headline phrase under your name really say what you do and who you are?  What about your picture?  Do you look like the person people in your network would actually meet in person or are you dressed in a tuxedo or bridesmaid gown from the last wedding you were in?  I doubt many of us are doing our jobs in tuxedos and gowns.  Does your picture look unprofessional in other ways, as well?  The first things people see when looking at your LinkedIn calling card, as I call it, is your name, face, and headline.  Ensuring these three items are correct is the first place to start.  Then you can move on to experience, education (if applicable), etc. 2024 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.  

Welcome to the Scaling UP! H2O podcast – your ultimate source of inspiration and knowledge on all things Legionella Awareness Month! With the ever-evolving world of Legionella prevention and water treatment, there's always something new to discover and learn. As we celebrate Legionella Awareness Month 2023, we've brought back podcast-favorite guest, the brilliant Janet E. Stout, PhD, a renowned legionellologist from the esteemed Special Pathogens Laboratory to share cutting-edge updates on Legionella and impart crucial information to water treaters. Gone are the days of 'ignorance is bliss' when it comes to water treatment and Legionella. As regulations tighten, we all must stay informed and be proactive in safeguarding our systems. By scaling up our knowledge, we can effectively scale down the risks and ensure the safety of our communities. At Scaling UP! H2O, we believe in the power of education to empower individuals and communities. Armed with knowledge, we can confidently tackle water treatment issues, educate others effectively, and create a ripple effect of better decisions for a safer environment. Join us to boost your Legionella Awareness knowledge and equip yourself to face new challenges, embrace advancements, and make a difference in the fight against Legionella. Tune in, absorb the insights, and be part of the movement to create a safer world through increased Legionella knowledge.   Timestamps Captain H2O reminds us that everyone can celebrate Industrial Water Week 2023 [2:30] Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals [6:30] Periodic Water Table With James McDonald [9:00] Interview with Dr. Janet E. Stout for Legionella Awareness Month 2023  [11:00] Lightning Round Questions [1:02:00]   Quotes “Dr. Stout's Legionella Chill Pills: for the treatment of Legionella Related Anxiety. Take 2 one hour before Legionella testing. If anxiety persists, contact the experts at Special Pathogens Laboratory.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout  “As a legionellologist, I'm always asking myself “How can we best protect people?” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Legionella testing will keep you out of trouble.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Test to protect. The only way to verify that your (water treatment) program is working is to test.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Janet Stout , PhD, legionellologist is on a mission to end Legionella. She doesn't take things at status quo, she makes everything better” - Trace Blackmore   Connect with Janet E. Stout, PhD Phone: 412.281.5335 Email: jstout@specialpathogenslab.com Website: www.specialpathogenslab.com LinkedIn: in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612 company/special-pathogens-laboratory Read or Download Janet E. Stout, PhD's Press Release HERE   Janet's podcast episodes 264 The One About The Legionella Chill Pill 222 The One Where Janet Stout Shares Key Industry Updates 140 The One That Helps Us Reopen Building Water Systems 121 Another One with Dr. Janet Stout, Part 2 120 Another One with Dr. Janet Stout, Part 1 009 The L Word   Links Mentioned Puzzled By Legionella (A Guide to Understanding Detection, Prevention, and Water Management) Take Special Pathogen's Lab 3-day training and get certified to the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 12080 Standard: Professional Qualifications Standard for Legionella Water Safety and Management Personnel  Environmental risk of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection: Strategies for advancing methodology by Janet E. Stout, PhD, et al. The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea AWT (Association of Water Technologies)   2023 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.   Books Mentioned The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey   Periodic Water Table With James McDonald What's the difference between sulfate and sulfite?  What is the chemical formula for sulfate?  What problems can sulfate cause in an industrial water system?  What impacts its solubility with calcium?  What about barium?  What chemical products adds more sulfate to an industrial water system?  What treatment technologies can remove sulfate from water?  How is calcium sulfate scale cleaned?  Can you predict the solubility of sulfate salts in a water system?  What rules of thumb or calculation programs are available?  

We usually think about the Legionella threat in terms of hospitals and buildings. But did you know the Legionella threat can impact home water systems too?Joining us for the second time, on this episode we'll be speaking with Dr. Janet Stout, executive vice president and founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, who will discuss the threats of Legionella and what steps communities should consider in new home construction and remodeling.This episode is sponsored by QFlow B.V. (Netherlands) – offering innovative Legionella membrane filters to stop and help prevent legionellosis and more. Just because it's clear, doesn't mean it's clean.

In this episode, HPAC 'On the Air' welcomes Dr. Janet Stout, founder of the Special Pathogens Laboratory and an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for her pioneering research in Legionella and now, after three decades, remains on a mission to End Legionnaires' disease. She updates us here on where that mission is today.

What's in your water? This week we talk with Dr. Janet Stout, Executive Vice President and Founder of the Special Pathogens Laboratory as we get schooled on Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. It's a smart move to have a proactive water management plan in place. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #legionella #legionnairesdisease #water #plumbing #watermanagementplan #watermanagement #unintendedconsequences #waterdiseases #waterbornepathogensSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels.

Nation, what would you do if your company was told they needed to service ALL of its cleaning towers within the next 14 calendar days? How would you do that and what would it look like? Today's interview is all about how a FedEx letter with Legionella legislation changed a New York water treater's company forever. Join me as I interview Russell Baskin, a Water Treatment, Waterborne Diseases, and Legionella-Compliance Expert who experienced first-hand how Legionella legislation can rock your business to the core if you're not ready for it. Russell graduated from the College of New Jersey with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1988. After college, he went on to work as a Technical Sales and Territory Consultant at a top water treatment firm. After six years, Russell launched his own very own full-service water treatment company, Tower Water. With more than 30 years of involvement with designing, servicing, and testing automatic chemical water treatment injection and filtration systems used to protect commercial, industrial, and institutional water systems against scale, corrosion, biofilm, Legionella, and other waterborne diseases, Russell spearheaded the growth of Tower Water as one of the top water treatment companies in the Northeast and the New York Metro Area.  Today, Russell will talk about his 2018 AWT convention presentation, “How ASHRAE 188 Changed His Business” in Orlando, Florida. Russell's involvement in Legionella awareness spans years since he started writing Water Management Plans for the control of Legionella after ASHRAE 188 was released in 2015. He has worked with industry experts like Matt Freije of HCINFO, Janet Stout of Special Pathogens Laboratory, Bill Pearson of Arthur Freedman Associates, and Jay Farmerie of Cyrus Rice in developing Water Management Plans using ASHRAE 12-2000 procedures which he has modified to meet NY State and NY City regulations, including Local Law 77.  Bottom line: Russell Baskin is going to tell you why you need to pay attention to the Legionella legislation in the city where you treat water.  Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.  -Trace    Timestamps:  Continuing Legionella Awareness Month and upcoming events for water treaters [01:20] Thinking On Water With James [06:10] Introducing Russell Baskin, President, and Visionary at Tower Water [07:54] Who is Russell Baskin, CWT? [12:57] Getting the dreaded FedEx letter with Legionella Legislation from the Commissioner of New York City [26:27] Why legislation happened and where the tasks and timelines came from [28:57] Cleaning 300 Cooling Towers in 5 days [30:32] Talking about “How ASHRAE 188 Changed His Business” at the AWT Conference [32:40] Why you need to pay attention to ASHRAE 188 before legislation forces you to jump into action [35:47]   Thinking On Water With James:  In this week's episode, we're thinking about writing field service reports. What should you really be writing in a field service report? Should you write "All is good" while also listing the issues found? How might a badly written field service report haunt you later? How many overly general statements cause later problems? How much detail is too much?  Who actually reads your field service reports? Do you ensure all the proper parties are fully aware of any issues or actions needed to be taken on top of just emailing the report out? Does your report actually provide value each visit or is it just a repeat of the last report that the customer finds no value in reading each time? If it's not written down, it didn't happen, and the field service report is high-profile proof of the value you bring when written, communicated, and shared properly. Take this week to think about your field service reports and how you can work to increase their value.    Quotes: “When I received the letter, it was devastating to me, I needed to figure it out. I was gonna stay at work until I figure out what we're gonna do, how we're gonna handle this, what the clients are gonna think, and how we're gonna get this done.” - Russell Baskin “In 5 days, I needed to turn over all water treatment reports from the past year.”  - Russell Baskin “The difference was that Quebec, Canada had about 90 cooling towers, and New York City had about 10,000 cooling towers. There were not enough people to get the job done.”  - Russell Baskin “The ASHRAE 188 legislation was my defining moment at my company.”  - Russell Baskin “I heard about ASHRAE 188 for 10 years before the legislation passed, and I always thought I had more time to work out the details.”  - Russell Baskin   Connect with Russell M. Baskin: Phone: (212) 518-6475 Email: rbaskin@towerwater.com Website: www.towerwater.com LinkedIn: in/russell-baskin-77437216   Visit our Scaling UP! H2O Legionella Resources Page: Legionella Resources   Links Mentioned:    Bill Pearson Submit a Show Idea The Rising Tide Mastermind   Events:  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event  Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE 2022 AWT Business Owners Meeting - September 20, 2022, in Vancouver, Canada 2022 AWT Annual Convention and Exposition – September 21 to 24, 2022, in Vancouver, Canada  Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies' Water Infrastructure Conference - September 11 to 14, 2022, in Portland, Oregon   Books Mentioned:  Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman I Said This, You Heard That by Kathleen Edelman

Nation, for the 2nd week of this year's Legionella Awareness Month, I am bringing back Dr. Janet Stout to talk about what we, as Water Treaters, need to know about Legionella, what's new in Legionella risk management, ASSE-12080 Certification Training, and many more. Buckle your seatbelts because this is going to be one groundbreaking conversation! Dr. Janet E. Stout is the Executive Vice President and founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, A Pace laboratory. She is also a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Stout is a globally-recognized infection disease microbiologist sought out for her seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires' Disease in building water systems. In more than 30 years that Dr. Stout has been doing research, her research has been published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She has also authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires' Disease, one of which is the Legionella chapter in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Text. Dr. Stout also assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline in the United States (published in 1993). It has continued to serve as a framework for future national and global health agencies and organizations.  Dr. Stout currently serves on the ASHRAE Legionella Standard Committee Guideline 12 and the Committee for ANSI/ ASHRAE Standard 188-2015, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, which was the first US standard for Legionella risk management. Special Pathogens Laboratory, together with the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) created the first certification for Legionella risk management, ASSE-12080, and Dr. Stout is the first certified instructor of the ASSE-12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training. Bottom line: Dr. Janet E. Stout will share with us what water treaters need to know about Legionella.  Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.  -Trace    Timestamps:  Continuing the celebration of Legionella Awareness Month and other events in Water Treatment [01:29] Thinking On Water With James [06:02]  Welcoming back Legionella Expert, Dr. Janet E. Stout [07:40] Integrating ASHRAE 188 with Public Health Law and how to stay on top of Legislation [11:27] Helping Water Treaters know what they need to know about Legionella [17:03] What is the ASSE-12080 Certification process and who should take the class? [24:12] What is new in Legionella Testing? [27:43] What do we need to know about  Percent of Positivity and Legionnaires Disease? [32:05]] Legionella sterilization vs. disinfection  [34:00] What did we learn when buildings reopened after the COVID shutdown? [39:15] Helping Organizations through the Entrepreneurial Operating System, Masterminds, and by having an assistant  [41:24] Say “Hello” to Janet and her team at AWT! [50:30] Lightning round questions [52:35]   Thinking On Water With James: In this week's episode, we're thinking about corrosion coupons. Do you use corrosion coupons in all of your accounts? Why or why not? Do you use pretreated or pre-stressed coupons? Why or why not? Why should you avoid touching fresh, new coupons with your fingers when installing? Do you consider the orientation of the coupons when installing them? Do you install them so the flat side is vertical or horizontal or have you never thought of this? We've previously thought about the order of the coupons but now's another good time to think about that, too. How many days do you leave them in the system? What would be the impact of removing them sooner rather than later? What can be determined by visually observing the corrosion coupons upon removal? How do you communicate the results? Do you save the old ones for annual reviews, take a picture or scan, or dispose of them? Take this week to think about corrosion coupons and how to most effectively use them.    Quotes: “Everyone needs to be aware that ASHRAE Standard 188-2018 and Guideline 12-2020 are in continuous maintenance.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Standard 514P is a new proposed standard from ASHRAE.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “There is a real need for input from people in Water Treatment to comment on Legionella standards.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “If any facility should be testing for Legionella, it should be healthcare.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “When it comes to Legionella, any gaps in knowledge need to be filled, so I worked to make education standards for Legionella.”  - Dr. Janet E. Stout “We (Special Pathogens Lab) stepped into the role of one of the first instructors to deliver training so people could sit for the certification exam and get the credential as a Certified Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “When you are doing Water Management, you're using testing for Legionella to validate that the plan is working.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Percent of Positivity: If more than 3 out of 10 faucets or showers are positive for Legionella (in a hospital), we would see a Legionnaires Disease Case.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “You can't completely eliminate Legionella, whether it's from a cooling tower or a potable water distribution system. You can knock it down, you can hold it down with water treatment, but you can't eliminate it.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Sterilization is impossible when it comes to Legionella. Disinfection will be dependent on the type of system you are treating.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “We're not asking people to get to zero Legionella, we're asking people to get zero cases of Legionnaires Disease.  - Dr. Janet E. Stout “It's not happiness that brings gratitude, it's gratitude that brings happiness.” - Unknown   Connect with Dr. Janet E. Stout: Phone: 877-775-7284 Email: info@specialpathogenslab.com LinkedIn: company/special-pathogens-laboratory in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612 Website: specialpathogenslab.com Become a Professional Certified Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist Puzzled by Legionella Webinars Buy Special Pathogens Lab's ​​Puzzled by Legionella Guidebook   Visit our Scaling UP! H2O Legionella Resources Page: Legionella Resources   Links Mentioned:    Bill Pearson Sign up for ASHRAE Standards Actions Seinfeld (American Sitcom) Special Pathogens Lab - Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist Certification Special Pathogens Lab - Puzzled by Legionella Webinars Submit a Show Idea The Rising Tide Mastermind   Check out all future water events on our Scaling UP! Events Calendar Go to scalinguph2o.com/events to see our 2022 water events calendar   Events Mentioned:  One Water Summit 2022 – September 12 to 15 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  AWT Business Owners Meeting -  September 20, 2022, in Vancouver, Canada 2022 AWT's Annual Convention and Exposition – September 21 to 24 in Vancouver, Canada  International Desalination Association World Congress – October 9 to 13 in Sydney, Australia    Books Mentioned: Puzzled by Legionella Guidebook by Janet E. Stout The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval

Today is a special treat because today I have a friend and trusted colleague, Janet E. Stout PhD, president of Special Pathogens Laboratory and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires' disease in building water systems. Dr. Stout's more than thirty years of research is published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She also has authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires' disease, including the Legionella chapter in the APIC Text. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline (1993) in the United States, which continues to serve as a model for national and global health agencies and organizations. Additionally, she serves on the ASHRAE Legionella standard committee for Legionella Guideline 12 and the SPC 188 committee for ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, the first U.S. standard for Legionella risk management. She is the first instructor of the ASSE 12080 Legionella water Safety and Management Specialist Certification training, and TODAY she has agreed to come on the show and share some key updates that our entire industry should be aware of. Bottom line: Dr. Janet E. Stout is on a mission to end Legionnaires' disease by using science and education to prevent future outbreaks.  Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.   -Trace    Timestamps:  James' Challenge: “Perform condensate survey throughout a facility.”  [2:02] Re-introducing my friend and trusted colleague, Legionella Expert, the accomplished Dr. Janet E. Stout [6:00] Why join a peer to peer groups for business solutions and professional growth [13:30] ASHRAE 188 updates  [18:40]  Legislation regulation for Legionella updates [23:22] 12080 Certification [29:55] CDC updates [31:20] Understanding “Percent Positivity” [34:30] The Joint Commission updates [36:37] What does a CWT need to know? [40:20] Staying on top of industry changes [43:15] Standard 514 [45:05] Talking to our clients about changes [47:00] How to stay in the know about local and state changes? [50:33] Lightning round questions [54:00]   Quotes: “I'm on a mission to end Legionnaires' disease.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “It frustrates me that someone has to die in order for changes to be made.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Change is coming. Some through standards and guidance, and some by regulatory authorities and joint commission.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “We need to raise the bar so that everybody is at the same level of basic understanding of Legionella and Legionnaires disease water management.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “We advance because we say to ourselves ‘There are things we don't know' and we seek out the knowledge for those that do and thereby get better at our jobs.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “A water treatment professional needs to be an educator of their client.”  - Dr. Janet E. Stout   Connect with Janet Stout PhD: Phone: 412.281.5335 Email: jstout@specialpathogenslab.com  Website: www.specialpathogenslab.com    Links Mentioned: Episode 121 with Dr. Janet Stout Standard 188-2021 -- Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems (ANSI Approved) Special Pathogens Laboratory - Education  Puzzled By Legionella Wednesday webinar series The Rising Tide Mastermind Submit a Show Idea AWT (Association of Water Technologies)   Events: The Hang Networking Event- @6pm 11.11.21 Michael Warady's Business Webinar -@11am 10.29.21 Smart Water Utilities, Europe (Netherlands) -1.26.22-1.27.22   Books Mentioned: Puzzled By Legionella - Janet E Stout PhD From Good To Great - Jim Collins  Traction - Gino Wickman 

This is part two of a two-part series discussing creative synthesis, sustainability and water safety with Mary Ann Dickinson, past president and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, and Dr. Janet E. Stout, president of Special Pathogens Laboratory. If you missed part one, we suggest you go back and listen to that episode before continuing here. Mary Ann Dickinson was the president and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the efficient and sustainable use of water in the United States and Canada, at the time of this recording. She has presented numerous papers on water conservation, internationally and all across the United States and Canada.Learn more about the Alliance for Water Efficiency at https://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org.Janet Stout, PhD, is President of Special Pathogens Laboratory and Research Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Infectious Disease. Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research of Legionella.To learn more about Special Pathogens Laboratory, visit https://specialpathogenslab.com.To learn more about The Authority Podcast, and to subscribe to out show on your podcast app of choice, visit https://www.iapmo.org/theauthoritypodcast.

Welcome to the first episode of The Authority Podcast: Plumbing and Mechanical. This is part one of a two-part series discussing creative synthesis, sustainability, and water safety with Mary Ann Dickinson, past President and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, and Dr. Janet E. Stout, president of Special Pathogens Laboratory.Mary Ann Dickinson was the president and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the efficient and sustainable use of water in the United States and Canada, at the time of this recording. Based in Chicago, the Alliance works with over 520 water utilities, water conservation professionals, and business and industry planners, regulators, and consumers. In 2014, the Alliance won the U.S. Water Prize in the nonprofit category for its work. Mary Ann has over 40 years of experience in water resources and water efficiency. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, Mary Ann currently serves as the co-chair of the Water and Planning Network of the American Planning Association, and is a Board member of the California Irrigation Institute. She is past Chair of the Efficient Urban Water Management Specialist Group for the International Water Association, past chair of the American Waterworks Association, National Water Conservation Division, and past President of the Lake Arrowhead Community Service District. She has presented numerous papers on water conservation, internationally and all across the United States and Canada. Learn more about the Alliance for Water Efficiency at https://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org.Janet Stout, PhD, is President of Special Pathogens Laboratory and Research Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Infectious Disease. Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research of Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires' disease and building water systems. Dr. Stout's more than 30 years of research is published in peer reviewed medical and scientific journals. She has also authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires' disease, including the Legionella chapter in the APIC text. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline in 1993, which continues to serve as a model for national and global health agencies and organizations.Additionally, she serves on the ASHRAE Legionella Standard Committee for Legionella Guideline 12, and the SPC 188 Committee for ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015, Legionellosis Risk Management for Building Water Systems – the first U.S. standard, passed in June 2015. To learn more about Special Pathogens Laboratory, visit https://specialpathogenslab.com.To learn more about The Authority Podcast, and to subscribe to out show on your podcast app of choice, visit https://www.iapmo.org/theauthoritypodcast.

According to Dr. Janet Stout, an infectious disease microbiologist, twenty percent of people who get the Legionnaire’s disease will die from it. Legionella bacteria are found in warm water. The most significant contributions come from cooling towers, hot tubs, decorative water features, faucets, and showers. Fifty percent of buildings have Legionella bacteria in them. Visit SpecialPathogensLab.com and Special Pathogens Lab on Facebook.Meet Dr. Janet E. StoutDr. Janet E. Stout is president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires’ disease in building water systems. Dr. Stout’s more than 30 years of research is published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She also has authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease, including the Legionella chapter in the APIC Text. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline (1993) in the United States, which continues to serve as a model for national and global health agencies and organizations. Additionally, she serves on the ASHRAE Legionella standard committee for Legionella Guideline 12 and the SPC 188 committee for ANSI / ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, the first U. S. standard for Legionella risk management. She is the first certified instructor of the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification training.Connect with Dr. Janet E. StoutWebsite: www.specialpathogenslab.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialpathogenslabTwitter: https://twitter.com/specialpathlabLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612

Senior folks are at a greater risk for getting Legionnaires’ disease; treatment is effective if started early, so make sure to advocate for yourself.Meet Dr. Janet E. StoutDr. Janet E. Stout is president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires’ disease in building water systems. Dr. Stout’s more than 30 years of research is published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She also has authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease, including the Legionella chapter in the APIC Text. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline (1993) in the United States, which continues to serve as a model for national and global health agencies and organizations. Additionally, she serves on the ASHRAE Legionella standard committee for Legionella Guideline 12 and the SPC 188 committee for ANSI / ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, the first U. S. standard for Legionella risk management. She is the first certified instructor of the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification training.Connect with Dr. Janet E. StoutWebsite: www.specialpathogenslab.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialpathogenslabTwitter: https://twitter.com/specialpathlabLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612

Dr. Janet E. Stout is an infectious disease microbiologist; Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Discover what is Legionnaire’s Disease on our latest episode!Meet Dr. Janet E. StoutDr. Janet E. Stout is president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires’ disease in building water systems. Dr. Stout’s more than 30 years of research is published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She also has authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease, including the Legionella chapter in the APIC Text. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline (1993) in the United States, which continues to serve as a model for national and global health agencies and organizations. Additionally, she serves on the ASHRAE Legionella standard committee for Legionella Guideline 12 and the SPC 188 committee for ANSI / ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, the first U. S. standard for Legionella risk management. She is the first certified instructor of the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification training.Connect with Dr. Janet E. StoutWebsite: www.specialpathogenslab.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialpathogenslabTwitter: https://twitter.com/specialpathlabLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612

Dr. Janet E. Stout is an infectious disease microbiologist; Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Dr. Stout explains why getting a Legionnaires’ disease diagnosis is challenging. Unfortunately, twenty percent of people who get the disease will die from it. Legionella bacteria are found in warm water. The most significant contributions come from cooling towers, hot tubs, decorative water features, faucets, and showers. Fifty percent of buildings have Legionella bacteria in them. Tune in as Dr. Stout explains the importance of getting tested for Legionnaires’ disease, where the hotbeds for Legionella bacteria are, and why seniors are the canary in the coal mine when it comes to Legionella exposure.In This Episode:[03:10] Meet Dr. Janet E. Stout. Dr. Stout explains her passion for special pathogens.[05:45] About Legionnaires’ disease and where the Legionella bacteria is found.[11:20] How many cases of Legionnaires’ disease are documented in the United States.[14:00] Certain areas that are considered hotbeds for Legionnaires’ disease.  [19:25] How to advocate to your local politicians about Legionella bacteria.[24:05] Why you are less likely to have Legionella bacteria in your home.Key Takeaways:The common symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease is a lower fever, cough, and diarrhea.If a physician thinks you have pneumonia, get tested for Legionnaires’ disease, and get an antibiotic as soon as possible.Hotels are a place where we can be exposed to Legionella bacteria.Senior folks are at a greater risk for getting Legionnaires’ disease; treatment is effective if started early, so make sure to advocate for yourself.Seniors are the canary in the coal mine for hospitals because there is no requirement to test hospitals for Legionella bacteria. Meet Dr. Janet E. StoutDr. Janet E. Stout is president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires’ disease in building water systems. Dr. Stout’s more than 30 years of research is published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She also has authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease, including the Legionella chapter in the APIC Text. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline (1993) in the United States, which continues to serve as a model for national and global health agencies and organizations. Additionally, she serves on the ASHRAE Legionella standard committee for Legionella Guideline 12 and the SPC 188 committee for ANSI / ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, the first U. S. standard for Legionella risk management. She is the first certified instructor of the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification training.Connect with Dr. Janet E. Stout:Website: www.specialpathogenslab.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialpathogenslabTwitter: https://twitter.com/specialpathlabLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612

Water is the most critical substance for all of us including those microscopic critters. The 5 Second Rule talks to expert, Dr. Janice Stout about what pathogens lurk in our water systems and when left unchecked can cause all kinds of problems for us. We all know to be on the alert when traveling but who knew that sinks, showers and ice machines can be a source of waterborne pathogens. This episode is timely given recent news of natural disasters like hurricanes and flooding that impact local water supplies as well as those created by poor management of municipal water systems. Hosted by: Silvia Quevedo About our Guest(s): Janet E. Stout, PhD Dr. Janet E. Stout is president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires’ disease in building water systems. Dr. Stout’s more than 30 years of research is published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She has also authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease, including the Legionella chapter in the APIC Text. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline (1993) in the United States, which continues to serve as a model for national and global health agencies and organizations. Additionally, she serves on the ASHRAE Legionella standard committee for Legionella Guideline 12 and the SPC 188 committee for ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, the first U. S. standard passed in June 2015. Dr. Stout also serves on the board of directors for the Cooling Technology Institute.

Dr. Stout is a Legionella expert and director of the Special Pathogens Laboratory in Pittsburgh. She helped directly tie the deadly outbreak of Legionnaires Disease in Flint to the switch to Flint River Water in the city's drinking water system. Stout was hired by McLaren to assist the hospital in defending itself against a $100-million lawsuit and against state claims that its failings caused what the state calls the "largest healthcare-associated Legionnaires' outbreak known" in the United States.

In this episode of the No BS Marketing Show, Dave is joined by Dr. Janet Stout, the President and Director of Special Pathogens Laboratory and a Research Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.Although Special Pathogens Laboratory has "Laboratory" in the name, it's more than just a lab. The team tests for Legionella and waterborne pathogens, offers consulting services to help people prevent and detect the disease, and provides educational lectures.More recently, they've developed LegiDoc which is a software for water management plans that are backed by their expertise. The goal of LegiDoc is to make it easy for people to put in their information and generate a compliant water safety and management plan at an affordable price so that companies can test for Legionella and prevent the disease.However, it's important to note that none of this would have come to fruition if Janet hadn't paid attention to the inklings that she had as a young girl to follow her interest in science.As the years went on, she continued to build on her love for science and from there, she became an "accidental entrepreneur" as not one but TWO twists of fate ultimately led her to become a pioneer in Legionella research.This episode offers so many cool stories and factoids and of course leadership and professional growth tips that anyone and everyone can learn from.Oh, and Janet also warns that you should never, ever go in a hotel hot tub. Find out why by giving this episode of the No BS Marketing Show a listen!Connect with Janet:LinkedInFollow Special Pathogens Laboratory:FacebookLinkedInTwitterConnect with Dave for more tips and information on leadership, communication, brand strategy, marketing, and more:LinkedIn

Legionella are bacteria found in water that can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a life-threatening form of pneumonia. In recent years, some of the deadliest Legionnaires’ outbreaks have occurred in healthcare facilities. In this episode, Dr. Janet Stout, Legionella expert and president of Special Pathogens Laboratory, describes the scope of the problem and offers advice to healthcare leaders. This is the first in a series of episodes on infection control and prevention in healthcare.

In this month's episode, the Code Council interviewed Dr. Janet Stout, a world-renowned expert on Legionella and Legionnaire’s disease. Dr. Stout, president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory in Pittsburgh and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh, talks about the dangers of Legionella, where it’s most prevalent and how those at risk can protect themselves. Episode Duration: 00:14:55

Today’s show is something that most of us misunderstand, we don’t know how to talk to our customers about it, and we simply do not know what the right information is and where to go find it. We are talking about the L word today; Legionella. We are going to get to the bottom of what Legionella is, what we need to know about it, how we explain it to our customers, and how we get everybody working together towards a common goal. Episode 9: Show Notes We welcome Dr. Janet E. Stout, she is the president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. A clinical and environmental microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes disinfection and control strategies for the prevention of Legionnaires’ disease and other waterborne pathogens. She is credited as the first to demonstrate the link between Legionnaires’ disease and the presence of Legionella in hospital water systems. Key Points From This Episode: Janet shares with us about who she is and what she does. Learn how Legionella cannot be treated by all kinds of antibiotics, only certain selected ones. Find out what the signs and symptoms are of Legionnaires disease. Understand what a water treater can do to prevent Legionella. Learn what building owners need to understand about cooling towers and utility water systems and the questions we need to be asking these owners. Hear how New York is the first to have a law that requires building owners to adhere to specific requirements. Janet tells us where to get information on the guidelines and standards for Legionella. Find out what the Ashrae 188 document is all about, and how it is used. Understand what the different serogroups for Legionella are. Hear how there is a lot of freedom in the standard 188 for you to make decisions. Understand why Ashrae 188 in New York only deals with the water in cooling towers. Learn more about the Centre for Medical and Medicaid Services Document on Ashrae 188. Find out why you need to test for Legionella and what systems you should be testing. Understand how to test for Legionella in the facility and how it benefits. Hear how only about 30-50% of cooling towers are positive for Legionella. Janet tells us what to do if your test for Legionella in the water comes back positive. Learn how decisions made need to be evidence-based. Understand the procedure on the collection part of the Legionella test. Learn about the ELITE program developed by the CDC. Find out what to look for in the laboratory you choose to do your testing. Learn more about what dual biocides are and how they should be used. Understand why it’s important to have a water management program. Hear what’s an acceptable free chlorine and what to test for when you’re testing chlorine. Find out why you need to take negligence off the table. Janet tells us what she sees around the topic of Legionella that needs to stop. And much more! Tweetables: “The symptoms of legionnaires disease is no different than the symptoms of other forms of pneumonia.” — @specialpathogen [0:08:00.0] “I always try to have a little lawyer on my shoulder when I am advising our clients on Legionella management.” — @specialpathogen [0:32:07.0] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Janet E Stout — http://www.specialpathogenslab.com/ Email Janet — jstout@pathogenslab.coom Janet on Twitter — https://twitter.com/specialpathogen Ashrae Website — https://www.ashrae.org/ CDC Website — https://www.cdc.gov/ US Environmental Protection Agency — https://www.epa.gov/ Legionella — http://legionella.org/ The treasure trove of resources she mentioned — http://www.specialpathogenslab.com/resources-1.php CDC Legionella Toolkit — https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/maintenance/wmp-toolkit.html Here is some more information on  CDC, AWT, ASHE and CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) concerning Legionella, ASHRAE 188 and water management plans. The CDC just released “version 2” of their Toolkit & VitalSigns publications that were first released in June of 2016 – the message and advocacy is still very strong and clear that building owners have an ASHRAE 188 compliant “Water Management Plan” (or better) – w/this year’s focus and data particularly on Healthcare Facilities! The VitalSigns document title is: Legionnaires Disease – A Problem for Health Care Facilities!  Here is a copy of CDC's VitalSigns, MMWR and a Link to the CDC Toolkit. AWT quickly responded to the CDC releases w/their own press release of the CDC – note that the CDC (now) specifically recommends contacting a “water treatment professional” for water management plan development – and not a “plumber”.   ASHE also responded w/acknowledgement of the CDC focus on Legionella management in healthcare facilities – see ASHE News. Maybe the most significant event is the CMS update memorandum (effective immediately 6/2/17) that has very specific expectations/requirements for health care facilities receiving CMS funds to have an 188 equivalent water management plan AND “environmental testing for pathogens” (Legionella).

This week we flash back to a tremendous show we did in early 2013 with Janet E. Stout, PhD. Dr. Stout is director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. A clinical and environmental microbiologist, Dr. Stout is internationally recognized for more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella. Credited as the first to demonstrate the link between Legionnaires disease and the presence of Legionella in hospital water systems, her seminal discovery in 1982, shifted the focus from cooling towers to water distributions systems as the primary source for Legionnaires disease. This changed the direction of research and expanded the water treatment industrys approach to controlling Legionella. Since then, Dr. Stout has evaluated every major Legionella disinfection technology used today. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout was instrumental in developing the first U.S. prevention strategy for hospital-acquired Legionnairesdisease in 1993. Later adopted by the Veterans Health Administration and others, the guideline continues to serve as a national model for Legionella prevention. In addition to Dr. Stouts numerous research articles published in major medical and scientific peer-reviewed publications, she co-authors the Legionella chapter in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control , Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, and the Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Active in scientific and professional associations, Dr. Stout serves on the Legionella standard committee for the Cooling Technology Institute and on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers committees for Legionella Guideline 12 and the ASHRAE Legionella standard. LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio!

This week we flash back to a tremendous show we did in early 2013 with Janet E. Stout, PhD. Dr. Stout is director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. A clinical and environmental microbiologist, Dr. Stout is internationally recognized for more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella. Credited as the first to demonstrate the link between Legionnaires disease and the presence of Legionella in hospital water systems, her seminal discovery in 1982, shifted the focus from cooling towers to water distributions systems as the primary source for Legionnaires disease. This changed the direction of research and expanded the water treatment industrys approach to controlling Legionella. Since then, Dr. Stout has evaluated every major Legionella disinfection technology used today. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout was instrumental in developing the first U.S. prevention strategy for hospital-acquired Legionnairesdisease in 1993. Later adopted by the Veterans Health Administration and others, the guideline continues to serve as a national model for Legionella prevention. In addition to Dr. Stouts numerous research articles published in major medical and scientific peer-reviewed publications, she co-authors the Legionella chapter in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control , Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, and the Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Active in scientific and professional associations, Dr. Stout serves on the Legionella standard committee for the Cooling Technology Institute and on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers committees for Legionella Guideline 12 and the ASHRAE Legionella standard. LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio!

Dr. Janet E. Stout is director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. A clinical and environmental microbiologist, Dr. Stout is internationally recognized for more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella. Credited as the first to demonstrate the link between Legionnaires' disease and the presence of Legionella in hospital water systems, her seminal discovery in 1982, shifted the focus from cooling towers to water distributions systems as the primary source for Legionnaires' disease. This changed the direction of research and expanded the water treatment industry's approach to controlling Legionella. Since then, Dr. Stout has evaluated every major Legionella disinfection technology used today. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout was instrumental in developing the first U.S. prevention strategy for hospital-acquired Legionnaires' disease in 1993. Later adopted by the Veteran's Health Administration and others, the guideline continues to serve as a national model for Legionella prevention. In addition to Dr. Stout's numerous research articles published in major medical and scientific peer-reviewed publications, she co-authors the Legionella chapter in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control , Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, and the Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Active in scientific and professional associations, Dr. Stout serves on the Legionella standard committee for the Cooling Technology Institute and on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers' committees for Legionella Guideline 12 and the proposed ASHRAE Legionella standard.

Dr. Janet E. Stout is director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. A clinical and environmental microbiologist, Dr. Stout is internationally recognized for more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella. Credited as the first to demonstrate the link between Legionnaires' disease and the presence of Legionella in hospital water systems, her seminal discovery in 1982, shifted the focus from cooling towers to water distributions systems as the primary source for Legionnaires' disease. This changed the direction of research and expanded the water treatment industry's approach to controlling Legionella. Since then, Dr. Stout has evaluated every major Legionella disinfection technology used today. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout was instrumental in developing the first U.S. prevention strategy for hospital-acquired Legionnaires' disease in 1993. Later adopted by the Veteran's Health Administration and others, the guideline continues to serve as a national model for Legionella prevention. In addition to Dr. Stout's numerous research articles published in major medical and scientific peer-reviewed publications, she co-authors the Legionella chapter in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control , Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, and the Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Active in scientific and professional associations, Dr. Stout serves on the Legionella standard committee for the Cooling Technology Institute and on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers' committees for Legionella Guideline 12 and the proposed ASHRAE Legionella standard.

Dr. Janet E. Stout is director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. A clinical and environmental microbiologist, Dr. Stout is internationally recognized for more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella. Credited as the first to demonstrate the link between Legionnaires' disease and the presence of Legionella in hospital water systems, her seminal discovery in 1982, shifted the focus from cooling towers to water distributions systems as the primary source for Legionnaires' disease. This changed the direction of research and expanded the water treatment industry's approach to controlling Legionella. Since then, Dr. Stout has evaluated every major Legionella disinfection technology used today. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout was instrumental in developing the first U.S. prevention strategy for hospital-acquired Legionnaires' disease in 1993. Later adopted by the Veteran's Health Administration and others, the guideline continues to serve as a national model for Legionella prevention. In addition to Dr. Stout's numerous research articles published in major medical and scientific peer-reviewed publications, she co-authors the Legionella chapter in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control , Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, and the Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Active in scientific and professional associations, Dr. Stout serves on the Legionella standard committee for the Cooling Technology Institute and on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers' committees for Legionella Guideline 12 and the proposed ASHRAE Legionella standard.

Dr. Janet E. Stout is director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. A clinical and environmental microbiologist, Dr. Stout is internationally recognized for more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella. Credited as the first to demonstrate the link between Legionnaires' disease and the presence of Legionella in hospital water systems, her seminal discovery in 1982, shifted the focus from cooling towers to water distributions systems as the primary source for Legionnaires' disease. This changed the direction of research and expanded the water treatment industry's approach to controlling Legionella. Since then, Dr. Stout has evaluated every major Legionella disinfection technology used today. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout was instrumental in developing the first U.S. prevention strategy for hospital-acquired Legionnaires' disease in 1993. Later adopted by the Veteran's Health Administration and others, the guideline continues to serve as a national model for Legionella prevention. In addition to Dr. Stout's numerous research articles published in major medical and scientific peer-reviewed publications, she co-authors the Legionella chapter in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control , Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, and the Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Active in scientific and professional associations, Dr. Stout serves on the Legionella standard committee for the Cooling Technology Institute and on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers' committees for Legionella Guideline 12 and the proposed ASHRAE Legionella standard.