From the Back Cover
Comprehensive and accessible guide for clinicians
Since it was first published in the 1990s,Infection Control in Clinical Practicehas become the primary resource for all clinicians needing to prevent and control healthcare associated infections.
This comprehensive guide covers the underpinning principles of microbiology, infection, immunology and epidemiology, then shows how to apply these principles for evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) advice and guidance in the clinic. The book has been fully updated in its fourth edition to incorporate the latest research on new and emerging issues.
The clear and concise explanations in this book make it suitable for all clinicians needing to apply IPC principles in their work, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, IPC practitioners and clinical scientists.
Key features
Comprehensive guide to key principles - all clearly linked to clinical practiceClearly written and accessible for nurses, allied health professionals and infection control specialistsRelevant to both hospital and community settingsHeavily referenced with the latest research - an ideal resource for evidence-based practiceCovers the science underpinning IPC, including microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, immunology and epidemiologyIncludes a wide range of important pathogensPresents the fundamental components of IPC programmes, including risk management, surveillance, outbreak management, motivating behaviour change, and quality improvementCovers the principles of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, including the application of new technologies such as UV and HPV and special problems such as linen and flexible endoscopes
New to this edition
Information about new and emerging pathogensThe role of IPC in controlling greenhouse gas emissions and equipment reuse and recyclingNew concepts in transmission-based precautions and their practical application in healthcare settingsNew chapter on managing water and ventilation in healthcare settings and the role of IPC in built environmentNew technologies for decontamination
About the Author
Jennie Wilson has a first degree in microbiology, a Master's in Public Health, PhD in surveillance of healthcare associated infection (HCAI) and is a registered nurse. She has 30 years' experience in infection prevention & control (IPC), has worked as a senior IPC practitioner in NHS Trusts in London and was a key player in establishing the first national surveillance programmes on HCAI in England.
