Infection Prevention and Control: Theory and Practice for Healthcare Professionals - Softcover

Weston, Debbie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470059079 ISBN 13: 9780470059074

Publisher: John Wiley &Sons, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Debbie Weston is a well-known professional with a special interest in raising the profile of Infection Control through education.Outside of work she is a Volunteer Coastal Warden for the Thanet Coast Project and has an interest in Marine Conservation.

From the Back Cover

The high media profile given to topics such as MRSA, Clostridium difficile, dirty hospitals and poor compliance with hand hygiene, has forced the subject of infection prevention and control into the public arena.  It has become a high priority for the NHS as an organisation and all healthcare staff involved in patient care.

Infection prevention and control as a speciality is complex, fascinating and challenging, encompassing not only clinical practice issues in relation to patient care but also the infection control aspects of the environment, together with the health and safety of members of the public and healthcare workers.  It is therefore essential that healthcare professionals have a firm grasp of both the principles of infection control, which they can relate to clinical practice and the current issues.

Infection Prevention and Control is divided into three sections:

Part one

Sets the scene; describes the history of infection control; introduces basic microbiology and virology, including a description of the role of the microbiology laboratory and the collection of specimens for investigation; introduces the function of the immune system, the immune response and the nature and pathogenesis of infection.

Part two

Looks at the principles and practice of infection prevention and control in relation to universal precautions; types of healthcare associated infection; issues around decontamination; management of invasive devices; hand hygiene and the problem of antimicrobial resistance.

Part three

Examines in depth some of the common healthcare associated infections, such as Meticillin -  resistant Staphylococcus aureus and antibiotic resistant coliforms, along with other prolific infections of major concern to healthcare workers such as Tuberculosis, CJD and Pandemic Influenza.

Infection Prevention and Control is a valuable and comprehensive text that equips healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge base.

From the Inside Flap

"The book is a user-friendly, valuable source of knowledge, on a subject that can be confusing and complicated." (Nursing Management, July 2008)

"This is a user-friendly, valuable source of Knowledge on a subject that can be confusing and complicated." (Nursing Standard, June 2008)

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley &Sons
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470059079
• ISBN 13: 9780470059074
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352