{"product_id":"infection-prevention-and-control-in-healthcare-settings-isbn-9781119842590","title":"Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings","description":"\u003cb\u003eINFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eInfection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of distinguished researchers deliver an accessible and authoritative introduction to infection control and prevention in hospital and community settings. This is a key resource as professionals deal with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and require the latest and most up-to-date information. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral topics are discussed at the individual and population levels, with direct links to lessons learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The book is written from an evidence-based perspective that utilises modern approaches, reflecting current decision-making methods like GRADE and WHO Evidence to Decision Frameworks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A thorough introduction to the chain of infection and the main groups of micro-organisms causing infection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Comprehensive explorations of the application of evidence-based practice principles to infection prevention and control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Practical discussions of immunity, microbiology laboratories, antimicrobial drugs, and policies and protocols for infection prevention and control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The role of epidemiology and public health in the prevention and control of infectious disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for student nurses and students of allied health professions, \u003ci\u003eInfection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings\u003c\/i\u003e will also benefit practitioners and managers in the health services seeking to update their knowledge of infection control and prevention in healthcare settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Chain of Infection and Main Groups of Micro-organisms Causing Infection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Applying the Principles of Evidence-based Practice to Infection Prevention and Control\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Immunity: Response of the Body to Infection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Microbiology Laboratory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Antimicrobial Drugs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Policies and Protocols for Infection Prevention and Control\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Healthcare-associated Infection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Urinary Tract Infection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Wound Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Respiratory Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Infections Associated with Intravascular Devices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Gastrointestinal Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Infection from Blood and Body Fluids\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Sexually Transmitted Infections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Epidemiology and the Role of Public Health in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Purssell\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Children's Nursing, Anglia Ruskin University, UK, with a professional interest in infectious diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDinah Gould\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent consultant specialising in infection prevention and control, and an honorary chair at City, University of London.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eInfection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of distinguished researchers deliver an accessible and authoritative introduction to infection control and prevention in hospital and community settings. 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