Description
Book SynopsisInfection Control is an essential component of any healthcare delivery system. In the light of paucity of quality book on infection control in India,
Essentials of Hospital Infection Control will serve as a platform to guide the medical professionals in mastering infection control.
Table of Contents1. Introduction to Healthcare-associated Infections
2. Structural Organization of an Infection Control Program
3. Major Healthcare-associated Infection Types
4. Surveillance of Healthcare-associated Infections
5. Standard Precautions-I: Hand Hygiene
6. Standard Precautions-II: Personal Protective Equipment
7. Transmission-based Precautions
8. Infection Control in Special Situations
9. Disinfection Policy
10. Central Sterile Supply Department
11. Environmental Surveillance
12. Screening for Multidrug-resistant Organisms
13. Infection Control in Laundry
14. Infection Control in Kitchen and Food Safety
15. Waste Management in Healthcare Facility
16. Staff Health Issues-I: Needle Stick Injury Management
17. Staff Health Issues-II: Work Restriction and Vaccination
18. Outbreak Investigation
19. Antimicrobial Stewardship
20. Infection Control Requirements for Accreditation
Index
