Manual of Infection Prevention and Control

by Nizam Damani

Book Overview

It has been estimated that in developed countries up to 10% of hospitalized patients develop infections every year. Not only is there a substantial cost to healthcare systems, but some healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) can be fatal. Since the majority of HCAIs are preventable, reducing HCIAs is now considered to be an integral part of patient safety and quality of care provided by all healthcare institutions worldwide. Unlike other books on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019969835X
• ISBN13: 9780199698356
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"