2nd patient since October tests positive for Legionella at Kane McKeesport Center

"(Tuesday), the center was advised that a resident of the Kane McKeesport Center tested positive for Legionella. The individual, who remains at the McKeesport facility, has not left the facility since July, but also reported to staff that he has not had a recent shower, or drank from a faucet or fountain, or used ice from any ice machine. 

 

“The Allegheny County Health Department has been advised of the case and will also be investigating. At this point, the source of the infection is unknown, but Kane McKeesport staff are working with the Health Department to actively identify any source and take appropriate remedial action. 

 

"Following the October case at the facility, bottled water was put in use and showers were restricted. A Tarn-Pure water treatment system was installed and the water systems in the facility were sanitized and flushed. Preliminary testing of the water following its treatment has been negative for the presence of legionella in the water system. 

 

"Additionally, the center will again be restricting the use of showers and water fountains on the unit where the resident is located and throughout that side of the building.”