ABSTRACT

This book compares the methods of surveillance prevention and control of communicable diseases in countries selected for their different situations and approaches. Based on a comprehensive study including local interviews with key individuals supported by relevant reports and documents it highlights the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches and suggests practical improvements for change. Consultants public health professionals nurses and support staff with an interest in communicable disease control will find this book to be valuable reading.

part |184 pages

Part Two: The 14 themes of clinical governance

chapter |16 pages

Module 2: Managing resources and services

chapter |12 pages

Module 4: Reliable and accurate data

chapter |12 pages

Module 6: Confidentiality

chapter |14 pages

Module 7: Health gain

chapter |12 pages

Module 9: Audit and evaluation

chapter |16 pages

Module 10: Meaningful patient involvement

chapter |10 pages

Module 11: Health promotion

chapter |16 pages

Module 12: Risk management

chapter |16 pages

Module 13: Accountability and performance

part |10 pages

Part 3: Qualify improvement

chapter |8 pages

The challenges of quality improvement