TY - BOOK ID - 4820607 TI - Manual of infection prevention and control PY - 2012 SN - 9780199698356 019969835X PB - Oxford Oxford University Press DB - UniCat KW - Infection Control KW - Cross Infection KW - Disinfection KW - Nosocomial infections KW - Hospital buildings KW - Infections nosocomiales KW - Hôpitaux (Édifices) KW - methods KW - prevention & control KW - Prevention KW - Prévention KW - Désinfection KW - Besmettelijke ziekten KW - Hôpitaux (Édifices) KW - Prévention KW - Désinfection KW - methods. KW - prevention & control. KW - Besmettelijke ziekte UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:4820607 AB - 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 infection control, the main strength of this book is to provide clear, up-to-date and practical guidance in infection control in an easy to read format which can act as a quick source of reference on all aspects of HCAIs for healthcare workers who are either directly or indirectly involved in prevention and control of HCAIs. ER -