title: Implementing an infection control program for the community-based healthcare facility.
abstract: With the rampant increase in patients with communicable diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis B, a sound infection control program is vital. Focusing on the needs of administrators in community healthcare agencies such as home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and public health departments, the authors discuss infection control concepts and the primary components of an infection control program.
authors.affiliation: Barnes College, St. Louis, MO.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rice
authors.forename: J U
authors.initials: JU
authors.lastname: Jorden
mesh_terms: D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014481:United States; D016635:Universal Precautions