Chicago Faucets Hosts Webinar on Evolving Healthcare Water Management

DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 9, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Chicago Faucets is hosting an educational webinar aimed at helping healthcare professionals navigate the complex landscape of water management in healthcare facilities. The webinar, organized by the American Society of Health Care Engineers (ASHE), will provide participants with a clearer understanding of the current standards and guidelines that influence healthcare water management practices.

The webinar will cover a comprehensive, facility-wide approach to water management, including risk assessments, documented procedures, ongoing program evaluation, and new approaches that support stronger compliance and water safety outcomes. Attendees will learn about the importance of coordinated efforts among Water Safety, Risk, Nursing, Facilities Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, and Infection Control stakeholders to reduce waterborne pathogen risks. The session will explore a facility-wide approach to water management and cover key considerations for developing and maintaining effective Water Management Programs (WMPs). Topics will include risk assessments, documented procedures, ongoing program evaluation, and new approaches that support stronger compliance and water safety outcomes such as BAS connected point-of-use temperature monitoring and automated flushing of faucets and draining of showers.

Shruti Dere, an Associate Product Manager at Chicago Faucets, will co-host the webinar alongside Spenser Johnson, Director of Water Safety at Chemstar WATER. Dere supports product development at Chicago Faucets through market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights, focusing on industry trends and evolving customer needs. Johnson brings extensive expertise in healthcare water systems and has guided over 100 facilities through risk assessments and regulatory compliance efforts.

The webinar will provide participants with a clearer understanding of the current healthcare water management environment, including standards, guidelines, and accreditation expectations from ASHRAE, CDC, The Joint Commission, DNV, and CMS. Attendees will also gain insight into emerging developments that may influence future water safety practices and compliance requirements. This program is designed to help professionals understand today's water management landscape, strengthen their knowledge of effective Water Management Programs, and gain practical insights they can apply within their facilities.

Chicago Faucets, a member of the Geberit Group, is a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial faucets, showers, fittings, and connected water management solutions designed for reliability, safety, and compliance in demanding environments. Since 1901, the company's products have been trusted by plumbing contractors, engineers, architects, and facility management professionals throughout North America. Chicago Faucets supports sustainable building and water conservation as a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), an EPA WaterSense partner, and a charter sponsor of the Alliance for Water Efficiency.