TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Infection Control and Prevention A1 - Campbell, Judith R. A2 - Kline, Mark W. PY - 2018 T2 - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e AB - Hospital infection control and prevention programs protect patients and healthcare providers from acquiring or transmitting infectious diseases. Through surveillance and reporting, healthcare-associated infections are identified, and policies and best practices are implemented to limit such infections. The Joint Commission and the Joint Commission International inspect hospitals and other healthcare delivery systems to ensure that appropriate infection control and prevention practices are being followed. Infection control is a major patient safety effort that involves all members of the healthcare team. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182933445 ER -