Infection Prevention and Control: Theory and Practice for Healthcare Professionals

This book provides the reader with all of the background information necessary to enhance their understanding of the rationale behind the basic principles of infection control and how to apply them in every day situations; how specific bacteria interact with the host and cause infection; the background to each of the bacteria/infections described within the text, and, evidence based recommendations on the infection control management of these.

Medical Books

Weston, Debbie

Administration & Medicine Economics

John Wiley&Sons

Reviews of first edition:
“This book tells every healthcare professional all theyneed to know about infection control… A user-friendly,valuable source of knowledge on a subject that can be confusing andcomplicated.” Nursing Standard
“A valuable contribution within any health or socialenvironment." Journal of Community Nursing
Infection prevention and control is an essential component ofnursing care, and a crucially important subject area for bothnursing students and qualified nurses. Fundamentals of InfectionPrevention and Control gives readers a firm grasp of theprinciples of infection control, how they relate to clinicalpractice and the key issues surrounding the subject. It provides acomprehensive guide to the prevention, management and control ofhealthcare associated infections, and the basic elements ofmicrobiology, immunology and epidemiology that underpin them.
Thoroughly revised in line with current policy, this new editioncontains brand-new chapters on a range of topics including the roleof the Infection Prevention and Control Team, audit andsurveillance, and the management of outbreaks. Alsoincorporating a range of case studies and examples as well asadditional online content, it is essential reading for all nursingstudents as well as qualified nursing and healthcareprofessionals.
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<li>Explores both principles and practice of a crucial subjectarea</li>
<li>Accessible and user-friendly, with a range of features to helpstudy including key definitions, links back to clinical practice,and chapter learning outcomes and summaries</li>
<li>Accompanied by an online resource centre featuring MCQs,weblinks, case scenarios and downloadable fact sheets</li>
<li>Features an increased clinical focus, with more application topractice</li>
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Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control: Theory and Practice

Wiley/Blackwell

Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance (At a Glance (Nursing and Healthcare))

Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students, as well as qualified nurses and medical students. Infection prevention and control is one of the key five ‘essential skills clusters’ that is incorporated into all pre-registration nursing programmes. This highly visual and dynamic book is a thorough resource for nurses wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of this important part of nursing. Written by experienced infection prevention and control specialist nurses, it provides a concise and simple approach to a vast and complex subject, and equips the reader with key information in relation to various aspects of infection prevention and control practice. <ul>
<li>Provides a snap-shot of the application of infection prevention and control in practice and the key infections affecting patients in both acute and primary care</li> <li>A uniquely visual and accessible overview of a topic of relevance to all nursing staff</li> <li>Includes key points for clinical practice, patient management, and signposting of key national guidance documents and websites</li> <li>Available in a wide-range of digital formats - perfect for 'on the go' study and revision</li> </ul>

Burgess, Alison

Roberts, Sue

Nursing

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