Fundamentals of infection prevention and control theory and practice / Debbie Weston.

Author/creator Weston, Debbie
Other author Weston, Debbie.
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons,
Descriptionp. ; cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents The burden of healthcare associated infections, old and new disease threats, and the prevention and control of infection in different health settings -- The role of the infection prevention and control team -- Audit and surveillance -- The investigation of clusters, periods of increased incidence and outbreaks -- Microbial classification and structure -- The collection and transportation of specimens -- The microbiology laboratory -- Understanding the immune system and the nature and pathogenesis of infection -- Sepsis -- Antibiotics and the problem of resistance -- Isolation and cohort nursing -- Hand hygiene -- Personal protective equipment (PPE) -- The safe use and disposal of sharps -- Cleaning -- The management of invasive devices, including the prevention of blood-stream infections -- The prevention and management of catheter-associated urinary tract infections -- The prevention and management of surgical site infections -- The prevention and management of hospital and community -acquired pneumonia -- Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA) -- Tuberculosis -- Clostridium difficile -- Norovirus -- Blood borne viruses.
General noteRev. ed. of: Infection prevention and control / Debbie Weston. c2008.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013012753
ISBN9781118306659 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781118307694 (Mobi)
ISBN9781118307700 (ePub)
ISBN9781118307717 (ePDF)
ISBN9781118673836 (CourseSmart)
ISBN9781118673881 (Wiley e-text)

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