Infection Control in Home Care and Hospice, Second Edition also:
• Provides basic information on the science of infectious disease transmission
• Offers a comprehensive approach to surveillance of home care acquired infections
• Addresses specific patient care issues and prevention of infection, including infusion therapy,
   urinary tract care, respiratory tract care, and wound care
• Discusses multidrug-resistant organisms and their management
• Incorporates the latest information and guidance on SARS and agents of bioterrorism
• Translates and adapts principles and practices developed for hospitals to the home care and
   hospice settings
• Includes specific home care examples, in addition to forms, charts, and tables

Preview the Table of Contents and Index.