Seven people have died from Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans’ Home, where 50 cases of the disease have been reported.
CCRC working with health officials as 12 cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2019
An Illinois continuing care retirement community where 12 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed has been taking “proactive measures” and working closely with county and state health...
Illinois governor moves into veterans home that has history of Legionnaires’ cases
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2018
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday temporarily moved into a veterans’ home in the spotlight for multiple Legionnaires’ outbreaks. The move came a day before federal health officials sent...
New CMS policy on water management signals caution for independent, assisted living
By
Susan E. Smith
Oct 23, 2017
Owners and operators of independent and assisted living communities who want to stay ahead of the curve and out of the headlines should be aware of the rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape and...
Senior living operator takes steps after resident contracts Legionnaires’ disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2016
A New York senior living community is taking precautions after Legionnaires’ disease recently was diagnosed in a resident who was hospitalized but has been released.
New measure aims to better protect senior living residents from waterborne illnesses
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has signed into law legislation aimed at protecting senior living residents in the state from waterborne illnesses. The measure, signed May 27 and going into effect immediately,...
Senior living community takes precautions after two Legionnaires’ cases found
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2016
A four-month-old senior living community in Maryland is taking precautionary measures after two residents were found to have Legionnaires’ disease. The experience may prove informative to other communities...
CDC: Manage water to help prevent Legionnaires’ disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 07, 2016
If you want to decrease the likelihood of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in your community, make sure you’re managing the water system properly. That advice comes from the Centers for Disease...