{"product_id":"decontamination-and-device-processing-in-healthcare-isbn-9781394206162","title":"Decontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrevent infections within healthcare spaces with safe and effective device decontamination and processing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevention is the first line of defense against infection, particularly in a world where microbial resistance to anti-infectives like antibiotics is a growing threat. Few aspects of managing a healthcare facility are more immediately important to patient care than the safe use of equipment and devices. Although some devices are designed for single use, many more are designed to be reused and there have been increasing reports of infections and other adverse patient reactions due to these devices, in particular when regarding surgical and endoscopic procedures. The decontamination or processing of various surfaces, spaces, and devices associated with patient care is a life-saving discipline demanding dedicated resources and education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDecontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e meets this demand as a comprehensive training and reference manual for the decontamination and processing of equipment and devices used in patient care environments. This book is ideal for medical staff involved in the management of devices within healthcare facilities, including those purchasing, using, and processing devices on patients, and those responsible for their safety. Now fully updated to reflect the latest international regulations, standards, and best practices, this text is an invaluable tool for meeting the challenges of the modern medical facility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of the second edition of \u003ci\u003eDecontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e will also find within the text \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date information based off the current guidelines, standards, and regulations of Regulatory organizations include the US-FDA, EU-MDR, NMPA and other similar international organizations. Standard organizations including ISO, CEN, AAMI, BSI, DIN and international professional organizations in device processing (WFHSS, HPSA, CAMDR etc), nursing (AORN, EORNA, ESGENA), infection prevention (WHO, CDC, ECDC) and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of topics including surgical suite management, infection prevention and control, essentials of anatomy and microbiology, safety, endoscopy and outpatient areas, quality management, and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription of the steps in device processing ranging from equipment to surgical devices, including cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation written to be of value to healthcare educators and administrators as well as clinical professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by experienced professionals with a systematic grasp of key methods and their advantages, Decontamination in Healthcare offers a wealth of information for every member of a clinical team. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword to the Second Edition vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword to the First Edition vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Basic anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Medical and surgical procedures and facilities 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Instrumentation 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Microbiology and infection prevention\/control 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Chemistry and physics 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Point-of-use treatment and transport 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Cleaning 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Disinfection 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Inspection, assembly, and packaging 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Sterilization 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Storage and distribution 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Safety 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Management and quality 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Special interest topics 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book has been an important source of reference for all decontamination and device reprocessing education and training that I provide. It is time saving and useful to have a reliable resource that covers the science and other critical elements of device reprocessing. The book has a broad view and considers worldwide approaches to device decontamination. Its content is also applicable to those regarded as low resources environments or low resource countries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI particularly like the expanded and reworked sections covering Safety in Sterilizing department, and Management and Quality. Forecasting workloads, understanding equipment, staffing needs, and embracing lean management principles are vital tools for the modern-day manager. I look forward to incorporating the updates in this second edition in future educational offerings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXana Jardine, \u003c\/b\u003eDecontamination Clinical Specialist, MSc Nursing, Chairperson of the CSSD Forums of South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new, comprehensive textbook aims to promote patient safety and prevent infections within healthcare spaces with safe and effective device decontamination and processing. Spead over 14 chapters, it is written in an easy to comprehend manner, using tables and illustarations, and freatures updates on regulations, standards, technologies and clinical evidence on the reprocessing of surgical instruments and endoscope devices. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Clinical Services Journal, April Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Gerald McDonnell\u003c\/b\u003e is Vice President of Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance at Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Georgia Alevizopoulou\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Clinical \u0026amp; Education Manager at STERIS Corporation.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrevent infections within healthcare spaces with safe and effective device decontamination and processing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevention is the first line of defense against infection, particularly in a world where microbial resistance to anti-infectives like antibiotics is a growing threat. Few aspects of managing a healthcare facility are more immediately important to patient care than the safe use of equipment and devices. Although some devices are designed for single use, many more are designed to be reused and there have been increasing reports of infections and other adverse patient reactions due to these devices, in particular when regarding surgical and endoscopic procedures. The decontamination or processing of various surfaces, spaces, and devices associated with patient care is a life-saving discipline demanding dedicated resources and education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDecontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e meets this demand as a comprehensive training and reference manual for the decontamination and processing of equipment and devices used in patient care environments. This book is ideal for medical staff involved in the management of devices within healthcare facilities, including those purchasing, using, and processing devices on patients, and those responsible for their safety. Now fully updated to reflect the latest international regulations, standards, and best practices, this text is an invaluable tool for meeting the challenges of the modern medical facility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of the second edition of \u003ci\u003eDecontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e will also find within the text \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date information based off the current guidelines, standards, and regulations of Regulatory organizations include the US-FDA, EU-MDR, NMPA and other similar international organizations. 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