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Infection Control is an essential component of any healthcare delivery system. In the light of paucity of quality book on infection control in India, Essentials of Hospital Infection Control will serve as a platform to guide the medical professionals in mastering infection control.

Contents: 1. Introduction to Healthcare-associated Infections. 2. Structural Organization of an Infection Control Program. 3. Major Healthcare-associated Infection Types. 4. Surveillance of Healthcare-associated Infections. 5. Standard Precautions-I: Hand Hygiene. 6. Standard Precautions-II: Personal Protective Equipment. 7. Transmission-based Precautions. 8. Infection Control in Special Situations. 9. Disinfection Policy. 10. Central Sterile Supply Department. 11. Environmental Surveillance. 12. Screening for Multidrug-resistant Organisms. 13. Infection Control in Laundry. 14. Infection Control in Kitchen and Food Safety. 15. Waste Management in Healthcare Facility. 16. Staff Health Issues-I: Needle Stick Injury Management. 17. Staff Health Issues-II: Work Restriction and Vaccination. 18. Outbreak Investigation. 19. Antimicrobial Stewardship. 20. Infection Control Requirements for Accreditation. Index.