Manual of Infection Control Procedures / 2nd edition
By: Damani, Dr. N. N
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Contributor(s): Emmerson, Professor A. M.
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BookPublisher: UK: Greenwich Medical Media; 2004Edition: 2nd ed.Description: 343 p.ISBN: 1841101079 (paperback); 9781841101071 (paperback).Subject(s): Medicine | Epidemiology | Infection--Control | Nosocomial infections--Prevention | Hospital buildings--Disinfection | Nosocomial infectionsDDC classification: 614.44 Damani 17106 2nd 2003 Epidemiology Summary: The prevention of infection in the health care setting remains a key goal for all health care personnel. All healthcare establishments also have a need to continually improve the quality of care they provide and ensure a safe working environment. Health care associated infections lengthen patients' hospital stays and increase both morbidity and mortality. In addition, diagnosing and treating these infections is a costly process and places intense pressure on limited health care resources. The new, updated and significantly expanded edition of the Manual of Infection Control Procedures provides a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of infection control, and gives practical, evidence-based recommendations and easy-to-follow advice on strategies to prevent infection in all care facilities.
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The prevention of infection in the health care setting remains a key goal for all health care personnel. All healthcare establishments also have a need to continually improve the quality of care they provide and ensure a safe working environment. Health care associated infections lengthen patients' hospital stays and increase both morbidity and mortality. In addition, diagnosing and treating these infections is a costly process and places intense pressure on limited health care resources. The new, updated and significantly expanded edition of the Manual of Infection Control Procedures provides a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of infection control, and gives practical, evidence-based recommendations and easy-to-follow advice on strategies to prevent infection in all care facilities.
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