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.
By:
Keith S. Kaye Imprint: W B Saunders Co Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 25-1 ISBN:9781455704620 ISBN 10: 1455704628 Series:The Clinics: Internal Medicine Pages: 312 Publication Date:14 March 2011 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active