 The Infection Prevention Manual for Hospitals is a practical, easy-to-use, and comprehensive policies and procedures reference tool that covers the aspects of an infection prevention program, from surveillance of infections to planning for bioterrorism. The content is written taking into consideration CDC Guidelines, Joint Commission standards, federal regulations, and current standards of practice for infection prevention.
The manual includes a detailed table of contents and numbered tabs for ease in finding specific policies. The manual format includes:
- The Infection Prevention Program
- Surveillance of Infections
- Education
- Isolation
- Employee Health
- Patient Care Policies
- Departmental Policies
- OSHA Exposure Control Plans for Bloodborne Pathogens and TB
- Environment of Care
- HIPAA Policies
- Bioterrorism
- References
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