Health care-associated infections (HAI) are one of the most common adverse events in care delivery and a major public health problem with an impact on morbidity

Provides a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of infection control, and gives practical, evidence-based recommendations.

This book provides the reader with all of the background information necessary to enhance their understanding of the rationale behind the basic principles of in

Reviews of first edition: “This book tells every healthcare professional all they need to know about infection control... A user-friendly, valuable source of