Best Practices in Infection Control (hardcover version)
An International Handbook
Edited by Barbara M. Soule, R.N., MPA, CIC, and Prof. Ziad A. Memish, M.D., FRCPC, FACP, CIC, FIDSA
2007. 224 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-59940-030-3
A Doody's Core Title
Best Practices in Infection Control: An International Handbook, edited by internationally known infection prevention and control experts Barbara M. Soule, R.N., MPA, CIC, and Prof. Ziad A. Memish, M.D., FRCPC, FACP, CIC, FIDSA, focuses on the growing crisis in infection prevention and control across the spectrum of health care organizations. This new book offers much-needed direction in the battle to thwart infections before they occur in your health care organization, or to mitigate them before they spread. In-depth analysis of Joint Commission International's Prevention and Control of Infection standards provide the foundation for an organizationwide examination of your infection prevention and control preparedness. The multitude of international tips, tools, and resources for improved assessment and practice give practical, measurable, common-sense direction for increased patient and organizational safety. Features include the following: global perspective on infection prevention and control, from the spread of diseases and pandemics to health care-associated infections; thorough analysis of Joint Commission International infection prevention and control standards and methods for complying with them, including discussions of tracer methodology and how organizations prepare for the infection prevention and control portion of their accreditation survey; and tips, tools, forms, and international resources to help your organization increase its preparedness today.
Item Number:
IIC05H
Price: $85.00
