Download or read book Practical Handbook for Healthcare Epidemiologists written by Ebbing Lautenbach and published by Slack. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively updated and revised, this handbook is concise and user-friendly, and will provide practical information regarding many aspects of establishing and managing a healthcare epidemiology program. The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) has recruited over 50 recognized leaders in the field to share their expertise. They discuss overarching goals, as well as successful strategies for handling specific situations and problems. There is also extensive information on infection control in the outpatient setting and measures to take after exposure to infectious agents.