Preventing and Controlling Infection: A Crucial Component of Nursing Care

As a healthcare professional, preventing and controlling infection is an ongoing challenge that requires attention and dedication. The recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the prevalence of superbugs like MRSA have highlighted the importance of infection prevention and control (IPC). As a nurse, you have a vital role to play in protecting your patients from harm, andIPC is a critical component of this responsibility.

This book is designed specifically for pre-registration nursing students, providing core, evidence-based knowledge to equip you with the necessary skills to prevent and control infection. By introducing the underlying microbiology, this book explains how infection occurs and spreads, and provides practical steps and precautions to follow.

The book’s key features include:

• Easy-to-follow language, practical examples, and case studies to break down complex scientific concepts
• Practical steps, precautions, and strategies to apply microbiology to practice, benefiting you in your placements
• Multiple-choice questions to test your understanding and activities to engage with wider issues around IPC

About the author: Deborah Ward is a lecturer at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Manchester University, with extensive expertise in infection prevention and control.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Edition: First Edition
• Publication Date: March 10, 2016
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 200
• ISBN-10: 1473925347
• ISBN-13: 978-1473925342

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to play a vital role in preventing and controlling infection. Get your copy today!