Basic Infection Control for the Health Care Professional

Kennamer, Michael

ISBN 10: 0766826783 / ISBN 13: 9780766826786

Published by Delmar Cengage Learning, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Basic Infection Control for the Health Care ...

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.

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Synopsis:

Basic Infection Control for the Health Care Profession is a clear and comprehensive guide to occupational exposure hazards and ways of guarding against communicable disease. Provides the student with the history of modern infection control and how it relates to current practices and presents specific, practical strategies for self-protection. Provides timely and relevant coverage of OSHA and CDC standards and guidelines on bloodborne and airborne disease prevention and meets the revised Department of Transportation EMT curriculum requirements at the basic, intermediate and paramedic levels. Real life case studies reinforce the main topic of each chapter and review questions offer an opportunity for self-evaluation.

About the Author:

Mike Kennamer, MPA, NREMT-P, currently serves as director of workforce development at Northeast Alabama Community College, where he previously served as chair of the skills training division and director of the EMS department. Kennamer has authored several books and video series, and has contributed to a number of projects, including both print and web-based projects. His experience in teaching in and administering a variety of allied health programs gives him a strong foundation from which to write.