Legionellosis

Infections caused by legionella. Legionnaires’ disease is a lifethreatening form of pneumonia caused by legionella pneumophila bacteria. The business risks are: closure during outbreak investigation; clean up costs; claims from employees and third parties; business interruption when nearby attraction closes due to outbreak. Property owners may suffer void periods and lower rents. Relevant statutory requirements include HSWA and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992. Insurance solutions include business interruption cover, clean up costs cover and legionellosis liability.

Legionellosis liability insurance

A claims-made policy covering liability for third party injury caused by legionellosis arising out of the business. The risk arises from recirculating hot and cold water systems. Insurers regard third party claims as ‘gradual pollution’ claims and thus exclude them under public liability insurance. Cover is granted under legionellosis liability cover. The employers’ liability policy responds to legionellosis claims as specific diseases cannot be excluded under this compulsory form of insurance.

length of stay (LOS)

Number of calendar days a patient remains in a health care facility or is an inpatient in the hospital during an episode of illness or due to an injury. LOS statistics report the average number of days spent in a health care facility per admission and discharge. Also referred to as average length of stay, days of stay, discharge days, duration of inpatient hospitalization , and inpatient days of stay .