Hospital Infection Control

Part 1: The Infection Control Policy: Nosocomial pathogens; Introduction; The spread of nosocomial pathogens; Why do nosocomial infections arise?; Infection control and management structure; The economics of an infection control programme; The infection control committee; The role of the infection control committee; Membership of the ICC; The infection control team; The IC Manual; Establishing an infection control programme; Part 2: The Policies: Preventive measures; Disinfection policy; Waste disposal; Sharps; Aseptic procedure; Sterile services and recycling; Recycling; Antibiotic policies; Part 3: Dealing with Infection: The infected patient; Investigating infection; Isolation Policies; Patients with blood-borne infections; Outbreaks; Principles in investigating an outbreak; Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Multiply antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacilli; Design of wards and specialized units; General wards; Equipment and patient care articles; Intensive therapy unit; Operating theatres; Burns unit; Bone marrow transplant unit; Other departments; Hotel management; Catering, kitchens and food preparation; Building and engineering department; Water supply and control of Legionella; Laundry; Education and training; Visitors and relatives; The occupational health department; Health and safety committee.