Beschreibung:
Biofilms in Infection and Disease Control: A Healthcare Handbook outlines the scientific evidence and rationale for the prevention of infection, the role biofilms play in infection control, and the issues concerning their resistance to antimicrobials. This book provides practical guidance for healthcare and infection control professionals, as well as students, for preventing and controlling infection.
SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFECTION CONTROL 1. Introduction to Infection and Prevention 2. Infection Prevention: Principles of Safe Practice in Healthcare 3. Hand Hygiene 4. Decontamination 5. Challenges to Healthcare Providers 6. Changing Practice 7. Introduction to Invasive Devices