Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control, 2E [PDF] [Stor torrent

TITLE/EDITION Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control: Theory and Practice
Author: Debbie Weston
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (September 23, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118306651
ISBN-13: 978-1118306659
Format: Retail PDF
NOTE: this is the standalone ebook and may not include access codes that come packaged with the bound book

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Reviews of first edition:

“This book tells every healthcare professional all they need to know about infection control… A user-friendly, valuable source of knowledge on a subject that can be confusing and complicated.” Nursing Standard

“A valuable contribution within any health or social environment." Journal of Community Nursing

Infection prevention and control is an essential component of nursing care, and a crucially important subject area for both nursing students and qualified nurses. Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control gives readers a firm grasp of the principles of infection control, how they relate to clinical practice and the key issues surrounding the subject. It provides a comprehensive guide to the prevention, management and control of healthcare associated infections, and the basic elements of microbiology, immunology and epidemiology that underpin them.

Thoroughly revised in line with current policy, this new edition contains brand-new chapters on a range of topics including the role of the Infection Prevention and Control Team, audit and surveillance, and the management of outbreaks. Also incorporating a range of case studies and examples as well as additional online content, it is essential reading for all nursing students as well as qualified nursing and healthcare professionals.

Explores both principles and practice of a crucial subject area
Accessible and user-friendly, with a range of features to help study including key definitions, links back to clinical practice, and chapter learning outcomes and summaries
Accompanied by an online resource centre featuring MCQs, weblinks, case scenarios and downloadable fact sheets
Features an increased clinical focus, with more application to practice