Focus: Infection Control

UK hospital fined for Legionnaires' death

The Royal United Hospital in Bath has been fined £300,000 for health and safety breaches


The Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath has been fined £300,000 for health and safety breaches after a patient died from Legionnaires' disease, according to an article on the BBC website.

The hospital had been warned to update plans of its water distribution system to reduce the risk of the disease. But the work had not been carried out.

As a result there was no monitoring of legionella in the annex of the William Budd ward, where the patient was being cared for.

Health and Safety Executive Inspector Susan Chivers said: "RUH had measures in place to prevent and control the risk to its patients from exposure to legionella from its water systems, but these were ineffective due to the trust not having accurate knowledge of the layout of those water systems."

Read the article.

 



May 3, 2018


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

Energy Security: Benefits of Hospital Microgrids

Healthcare facility managers need to keep medicine, machines, information and life-support systems operating when the surrounding infrastructure is not.


UT MD Anderson to Expand Texas Medical Center Via Two New Facilities

Inspiration Tower and Prism will serve as the new front door to UT MD Anderson.


Hoag Hospital Reports Data Security Incident 

The hospital discovered suspicious activity within its network on Oct. 8, 2026.


What To Know Now About OSHA's Updated Hazcom Rule

The update requires careful attention because compliance is not optional, and OSHA has set firm deadlines extending through 2028.


HealthSource of Ohio and UC Health Partner for New Medical Office Building

Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2028.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.