Table of Contents

Why do we need infection control?. Micro-organisms: The relationship between micro-organisms and infection control practice; disease specific infection prevention and control measures; incident related or hospital-acquired infections. Infection control practice and procedures: Housekeeping; disinfection and sterilisation; clinical practice and procedures; special patient categories; special issues; staff issues; infection control in home-based care settings.

About the Author

Laura Ester Ziady is a registered nurse and is currently head of the infection control department at a private clinic in Bloemfontein. Nico Small is the clinical manager for the wound care division of a major pharmaceutical company.