Guide to the Prevention and Control of Hospital-Associated Infections. Revised.
Abstract
This guide consolidates the vast amount of both published and unpublished information on the subject of hospital-associated infections. Most of this information has evolved during an era of changing concepts, particularly those regarding the relative importance of the hospital environment in the etiology of such infections. Although many of the principles of prevention and control learned and applied in the staphylococcal era of two decades ago are applicable today, the realization that many other types of infection also arise in the hospital has necessitated the development of improved methods for recognition, and for their prevention and control. While the principles and concepts presented touch upon every individual in the hospital whether engaged in direct patient care or not, this guide has been prepared primarily to assist those directly involved in the prevention and control of these infections. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA075239
Entities
People
- James B. Hammond
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Command