Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control: Theory and Practice 2nd Edition

Book Name: Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control: Theory and Practice 2nd Edition
Author: Debbie Weston
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Year: 2013
Pages: 401
Language: English
File size: 3778 KB
File format: PDF

Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control: Theory and Practice 2nd Edition Pdf Book Description:

“This publication tells every health professional they all have to learn about disease control… A user friendly, valuable source of information on a topic which could be confusing and complex.” Nursing Standard
“A valuable participation in any social or health atmosphere.”

Infection prevention and management is a vital element of nursing care, and also a crucially important subject area for both nursing students and qualified nurses. Basics of Infection Prevention and Control provides readers a firm grasp of the fundamentals of disease control, the way they relate to clinical practice along with the vital issues surrounding the topic. It gives a thorough guide to the avoidance, management and control of healthcare associated infections, as well as the fundamental components of microbiology, immunology and epidemiology that underpin them.

Thoroughly revised in accord with existing policy, this new edition includes new chapters on a variety of topics such as the use of the Infection Prevention and Control Team, audit and surveillance, along with the management of outbreaks. Also incorporating a variety of case studies and illustrations in addition to additional online content, it’s vital reading for all nursing students in addition to qualified nursing and health care professionals.