Mastering Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings

By Edward Purssell and Dinah Gould, leading experts in the field, Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to infection control and prevention in hospital and community settings.

This indispensable resource is particularly vital in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, as healthcare professionals require the latest and most up-to-date information to combat the evolving landscape of infectious diseases.

Evidence-Based Approaches to Infection Prevention and Control

The book takes an evidence-based approach, utilizing modern decision-making methods such as GRADE and WHO Evidence to Decision Frameworks to provide actionable insights and best practices for healthcare professionals. Key topics are covered at both individual and population levels, with direct links to lessons learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Comprehensive Coverage of Essential Topics

Readers will benefit from:

• A thorough introduction to the chain of infection and the main groups of micro-organisms causing infection
• Comprehensive explorations of the application of evidence-based practice principles to infection prevention and control
• Practical discussions of immunity, microbiology laboratories, antimicrobial drugs, and policies and protocols for infection prevention and control
• The role of epidemiology and public health in the prevention and control of infectious disease

Throughout the book, the authors provide real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts and strategies, making it an essential resource for student nurses and students of allied health professions.

Practitioners and managers in the health services seeking to update their knowledge of infection control and prevention in healthcare settings will also find this book to be an invaluable resource.

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, this 384-page paperback is the perfect addition to any healthcare professional’s library.

Publication details:

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Edition: 1st edition
• Publication date: January 12, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 111984259X
• ISBN-13: 978-1119842590