Main description:

Infection control is a vital part of risk management in any health service environment - and is the responsibility of all health professionals, particularly when new diseases are continually emerging. Health professionals therefore need access to accurate, up-to-date information in order to contain infections and protect themselves against infective diseases. This book provides a practical, accessible set of principles and guidelines which will improve the quality of patient care in hospitals and be an invaluable asset to all health professionals.

Contents:

Introduction and history of infection control; Hand-washing in health care organisations; Disinfection and sterilisation; Environmental aspects of the prevention of nosocomial infection; Critical issues in infection control; African haemorrhagic fevers; Emerging Infections; Conclusion; Index.