Decontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare - Couverture souple

McDonnell, Gerald E.; Alevizopoulou, Georgia

 
9781394206162: Decontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare

Synopsis

"Prevention is the first line of defense in the fight against infection. As antibiotics and other antimicrobials encounter increasing reports of microbial resistance, the field of decontamination science is undergoing a major revival. A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare is a comprehensive training manual, providing practical guidance on all aspects of decontamination including: microbiology and infection control; regulations and standards; containment, transportation, handling, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of patient used devices; surgical instrumentation; endoscopes; and quality management systems. Written by highly experienced professionals, A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare comprises a systematic review of decontamination methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each. Up-to-date regulations, standards and guidelines are incorporated throughout, to better equip healthcare professionals with the information they need to meet the technical and operational challenges of medical decontamination"--

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À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Gerald McDonnell is Vice President of Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance at Johnson & Johnson.

Dr. Georgia Alevizopoulou is a Senior Clinical & Education Manager at STERIS Corporation.

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