BIBLE PERSPECTIVE OF INFECTION CONTROL PRINCIPLES AND ITS BENEFITS TO PERSONAL HEALTH
Authors:
NWAOMAH Esther
Publication Type: Chapters in Books
Journal: Information Science In The Bible
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Abstract
This chapter dwells on the biblical foundations of infection control principles and how it can be replicated in our modern society for disease prevention and control. It will take the pattern of comparative analysis of the infection control principles as applied in the Bible and how it is done in our contemporary society. A brief historical background of infection control practices in the healthcare environment and the germ theory will be discussed. The paper focuses on the concept of the germ theory, the epidemiological triangle and the relationship between them. Further deliberation will be based on the following terms and concepts: infection prevention and control, contamination, mode of transmission of infection, hand hygiene, infectious diseases, personal protective equipment, communicable and notifiable diseases. The discussion will be advanced by looking at the overview of the biblical foundation of infection prevention and control practices which comprises of standard precaution and specific standard precaution practices required for specific infectious conditions.