Ayliffe's Control of Healthcare Associate Infection A Practical Handbook by Fraise

"The book contains several gems It should be available to the legal department of every hospital, and to any non-specialist director of infection prevention and control, for these alone. Trainees in infection control and microbiology will certainly find it helpful." -- Journal of Hospital Infection, 2009 [in press] "an essential purchase for all infection control nurses, doctors and other health professionals in the field." -- Nursing Standard 20091014 For more then thirty years, Ayliffe's essential text has provided guidance in infection control The authors have managed to strike a balance appropriate for the target audience which is wide, from students to specialists The book covers most of the key areas including practical measures to improve quality of care, minimize risk, save lives, improve antibiotic use and reduce costs Although infection control practices are in constant evolution, this book contains the most up to date principles and provides a practical approach for all healthcare staff. The fifth edition lives up to my expectations and I recommend it as an invaluable basic tool. -- ACP News 20110517