Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics - E-Book
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Ailments & Diseases, Infectious Diseases, General
| Author: | Keith S. Kaye, MD, MPH | ISBN: | 9781455709342 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication: | March 16, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Saunders | Language: | English |
| Author: | Keith S. Kaye, MD, MPH |
| ISBN: | 9781455709342 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication: | March 16, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Saunders |
| Language: | English |
Over the past several decades, “infection control has become a rapidly growing multidisciplinary field of incredible importance with regard to the safety of patients and healthcare workers, regulation and accreditation of healthcare facilities, and finances. The focus of this field has increasingly turned to prevention rather than control of hospital-acquired infections. This issue will bring the infectious disease specialist up to date on important topics such as hand hygiene, sterilization, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, antibiotic stewardship, and specific infections of particular concern.
Over the past several decades, “infection control has become a rapidly growing multidisciplinary field of incredible importance with regard to the safety of patients and healthcare workers, regulation and accreditation of healthcare facilities, and finances. The focus of this field has increasingly turned to prevention rather than control of hospital-acquired infections. This issue will bring the infectious disease specialist up to date on important topics such as hand hygiene, sterilization, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, antibiotic stewardship, and specific infections of particular concern.
