Legionella Awareness
Legionella bacteria can multiply in the warm, complex water systems found across social care settings and cause Legionnaires' disease, a severe and potentially fatal illness that puts the people you support at particular risk.
This module explains what Legionella is and how it spreads, the legal duties and control measures that apply in social care, and your own role in monitoring, reporting, and responding to concerns.
Content
What you'll learn:
Describe what Legionella is, how it spreads, and the symptoms of Legionnaires' disease
Outline the legal duties and key control measures that apply to Legionella in social care
Describe your role in monitoring, reporting, and responding to Legionella concerns
Who it's for:
This module is suitable for all staff working in social care settings.
Topics
Assign mandatory training and keep all your records in-one-place.
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