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Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings


Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings


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von: Edward Purssell, Dinah Gould

37,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 13.12.2022
ISBN/EAN: 9781119842613
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 384

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<b>INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS</b> <p>In <i>Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings</i>, a team of distinguished researchers deliver an accessible and authoritative introduction to infection control and prevention in hospital and community settings. This is a key resource as professionals deal with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and require the latest and most up-to-date information. <p>Central topics are discussed at the individual and population levels, with direct links to lessons learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The book is written from an evidence-based perspective that utilises modern approaches, reflecting current decision-making methods like GRADE and WHO Evidence to Decision Frameworks. <p>Readers will also find: <ul><li> A thorough introduction to the chain of infection and the main groups of micro-organisms causing infection</li> <li> Comprehensive explorations of the application of evidence-based practice principles to infection prevention and control</li> <li> Practical discussions of immunity, microbiology laboratories, antimicrobial drugs, and policies and protocols for infection prevention and control</li> <li> The role of epidemiology and public health in the prevention and control of infectious disease</li></ul> <p>Perfect for student nurses and students of allied health professions, <i>Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings</i> will also benefit practitioners and managers in the health services seeking to update their knowledge of infection control and prevention in healthcare settings.
<p>Foreword</p> <p>Preface</p> <p>1 The Chain of Infection and Main Groups of Micro-organisms Causing Infection</p> <p>2 Applying the Principles of Evidence-based Practice to Infection Prevention and Control</p> <p>3 Immunity: Response of the Body to Infection</p> <p>4 The Microbiology Laboratory</p> <p>5 Antimicrobial Drugs</p> <p>6 Policies and Protocols for Infection Prevention and Control</p> <p>7 Healthcare-associated Infection</p> <p>8 Urinary Tract Infection</p> <p>9 Wound Infections</p> <p>10 Respiratory Infections</p> <p>11 Infections Associated with Intravascular Devices</p> <p>12 Gastrointestinal Infections</p> <p>13 Infection from Blood and Body Fluids</p> <p>14 Sexually Transmitted Infections</p> <p>15 Epidemiology and the Role of Public Health in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease</p> <p>Index</p>
<p><b>Edward Purssell </b>is Associate Professor of Children’s Nursing, Anglia Ruskin University, UK, with a professional interest in infectious diseases. <p><b>Dinah Gould </b>is an independent consultant specialising in infection prevention and control, and an honorary chair at City, University of London.
<p>In <i>Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings</i>, a team of distinguished researchers deliver an accessible and authoritative introduction to infection control and prevention in hospital and community settings. This is a key resource as professionals deal with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and require the latest and most up-to-date information. <p>Central topics are discussed at the individual and population levels, with direct links to lessons learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The book is written from an evidence-based perspective that utilises modern approaches, reflecting current decision-making methods like GRADE and WHO Evidence to Decision Frameworks. <p>Readers will also find: <ul><li> A thorough introduction to the chain of infection and the main groups of micro-organisms causing infection</li> <li> Comprehensive explorations of the application of evidence-based practice principles to infection prevention and control</li> <li> Practical discussions of immunity, microbiology laboratories, antimicrobial drugs, and policies and protocols for infection prevention and control</li> <li> The role of epidemiology and public health in the prevention and control of infectious disease</li></ul> <p>Perfect for student nurses and students of allied health professions, <i>Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings</i> will also benefit practitioners and managers in the health services seeking to update their knowledge of infection control and prevention in healthcare settings.

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