❓ Legionella bacteria was detected at Albany Health Campus in the past year, with monthly testing conducted. No Legionnaires’ disease cases were linked to the facility during that period.
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I refer to the detection and management of Legionella bacteria at Albany Health Campus over the past 12 months, and I ask: (a) In the past 12 months, has Legionella bacteria been detected in the water systems, cooling towers, or other facilities at Albany Health Campus; (b) For each detection, please advise: (i) the date of detection; (ii) the source or location within the facility where the bacteria was found; (iii) the Legionella species detected; (iv) the concentration detected; and (v) the remediation measures undertaken and the date they were completed; (c) How often is Albany Health Campus required to test for Legionella; (d) Are test results reported to the Department of Health, and if so, what is the process and timeframe for reporting; and (e) In the past 12 months, have any patients, visitors, or staff contracted Legionnaires’ disease linked to exposure at Albany Health Campus? If yes, please provide details including the date of diagnosis and the outcome of any investigations?
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Answered
15 October 2025
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
(a) Yes.
(b) Detections summarised in tabled paper XXXX.
i. See tabled paper XXXX
ii. See tabled paper XXXX
iii. Species information is not provided in reports.
iv. See tabled paper XXXX
v. Remediation is managed through isolation, disinfection, flushing and re-testing (IDFR) procedures.
(c) Testing for Legionella is completed on a monthly schedule across all water outlets.
(d) Results are monitored and actioned by WA Country Health Service.
(e) No patients, staff or visitors have contracted Legionnaire’s disease linked to an exposure at Albany Health Campus in the past 12 months.
(b) Detections summarised in tabled paper XXXX.
i. See tabled paper XXXX
ii. See tabled paper XXXX
iii. Species information is not provided in reports.
iv. See tabled paper XXXX
v. Remediation is managed through isolation, disinfection, flushing and re-testing (IDFR) procedures.
(c) Testing for Legionella is completed on a monthly schedule across all water outlets.
(d) Results are monitored and actioned by WA Country Health Service.
(e) No patients, staff or visitors have contracted Legionnaire’s disease linked to an exposure at Albany Health Campus in the past 12 months.
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