商品簡介
Arias, an infection control consultant, explains epidemiologic principles as they apply to the healthcare setting, and describes published reports on outbreaks caused by infectious and noninfectious agents, guidelines for their identification, investigation, prevention, and control, and the use of information technology (expanded in this edition). For this edition, the book title has been changed from Quick Reference to Outbreak Investigation and Control in Health Care Facilities (chapter titles have also been changed), and infection and prevention measures have been updated and expanded. The book includes a variety of settings, such as rehabilitation and long-term care services, and additional information on outbreaks that have occurred since the first edition. Other new topics include global surveillance programs, emergency preparedness, and the healthcare community's role in public health surveillance. Updates have been made to information on lab test methods and bioterrorism, and new and reemerging pathogens. Appendices with guidelines, recommendations, and case definitions are available online. The book is intended for infection prevention and control professionals, healthcare epidemiologists, clinical scientists, healthcare quality management and public health personnel, educators, and students. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
