Preventing Hospital Infections
Real-World Problems, Realistic Solutions
2nd Edition
Published on 7. October 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-19-750915-9 (ISBN)
Description
The first edition of Preventing Hospital Infections led readers through a step-by-step description of a quality improvement intervention as it might unfold in a model hospital, pinpointing the likely obstacles and offering practical strategies for how to overcome them. This newly updated edition draws on fresh examples and modern clinical tools, with new or expanded topics spanning antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship, RAND/UCLA appropriateness criteria for using devices, and tiered approaches to CAUTI, CLABSI, and CDI.
Unlike other approaches, which focus on the technical aspects of healthcare-associated infections, this book offers a user-friendly manual for effecting real, practical change. Whether resistance comes from physicians who distrust change, nurses who want to protect their turf, or infection preventionists who are removed from the day-to-day work on wards, Preventing Hospital Infections, 2nd Edition offers an innovative and accessible approach that focuses on navigating the human element in a hospital quality improvement initiative.
Unlike other approaches, which focus on the technical aspects of healthcare-associated infections, this book offers a user-friendly manual for effecting real, practical change. Whether resistance comes from physicians who distrust change, nurses who want to protect their turf, or infection preventionists who are removed from the day-to-day work on wards, Preventing Hospital Infections, 2nd Edition offers an innovative and accessible approach that focuses on navigating the human element in a hospital quality improvement initiative.
Reviews / Votes
Most infection prevention related literature is found in scholarly journals or textbooks covering definitions and research surrounding each specific hospital-acquired infection. I found this book to be a refreshing and needed take that would be valuable to the entire healthcare team focusing on prevention of infections. It is of excellent quality and written by experts in the field, combined with appropriate and timely references. * Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, Doody's *More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-750915-9 (9780197509159)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Jennifer Meddings | Vineet Chopra | Sanjay Saint
Preventing Hospital Infections
Real-World Problems, Realistic Solutions
E-Book
04/2021
2nd Edition
OUP eBook
€25.99
Available for download
Jennifer Meddings | Vineet Chopra | Sanjay Saint
Preventing Hospital Infections
Real-World Problems, Realistic Solutions
E-Book
04/2021
2nd Edition
OUP eBook
€25.99
Available for download
Persons
Jennifer Meddings, MD, MSc is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Health System and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
Vineet Chopra, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine and Research Scientist at the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Health System.
Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, MACP, is the Chief of Medicine at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the George Dock Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan.
Vineet Chopra, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine and Research Scientist at the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Health System.
Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, MACP, is the Chief of Medicine at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the George Dock Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan.
Author
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and PediatricsAssociate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School
Chief, Division of Hospital MedicineChief, Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Michigan
Chief of MedicineChief of Medicine, University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Content
Preface About the Authors 1. An Effective Strategy to Combat Hospital Infections 2. Committing to an Infection Prevention Initiative 3. Types of Interventions: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection 4. Types of Interventions: Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection 5. Building the Team 6. The Importance of Leadership and Followership 7. Common Problems, Realistic Solutions 8. Joining a Collaborative 9. Toward Sustainability 10. Taking on Clostridioides difficile 11. The Future of Infection Prevention Appendices References Index