Infection Control in Clinical Practice
Jennie Wilson(Author)
Bailliere Tindall (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 24. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-7020-4956-9 (ISBN)
Description
This revised edition has been updated thoroughly throughout in line with current policy, clinical practice in the UK. It contains new material on emerging pathogens, antimicrobial agents and resistance, and infection control guidance. The evidence-base for infection control practice has been fully revised to take into account new research and guidance.a truly comprehensive book covering all aspects of infection control that health professionals will need to know about in clinical practice
the information is research-based and extensively referenced providing an invaluable resource for current evidence-based practice.
the accessible writing style makes it easy to read and understand
the simple guidelines for practice can be readily applied to clinical settings
many tables and diagrams aid understanding
it is fully referenced to facilitate further reading
more extensive cross-referencing has improved the links between the theory and its clinical applications
content now divide into two sections to make it easier to use
illustrations redrawn throughout for consistency and to facilitate understanding
the information is research-based and extensively referenced providing an invaluable resource for current evidence-based practice.
the accessible writing style makes it easy to read and understand
the simple guidelines for practice can be readily applied to clinical settings
many tables and diagrams aid understanding
it is fully referenced to facilitate further reading
more extensive cross-referencing has improved the links between the theory and its clinical applications
content now divide into two sections to make it easier to use
illustrations redrawn throughout for consistency and to facilitate understanding
Reviews / Votes
It is a great reference book for those with aspecial interest in infection control. Emergency
nurses will find it a handy text to keep up to
date with current policy and practice. Students
will appreciate its long reference lists and its
application to day-to-day nursing practice.
This third edition is a valuable resource for
everyone.
Accident and Emergency Nursing 2007
"I found this book interesting, informative and easy to read"
Louise Keightley, Ward Manager. Nursing & Therapies News, October 2007
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Infection control nurses, Clinical nurses, Nurse educators
Secondary markets: Practice and other community nurses, PAMs (clinical reference)
Illustrations
Approx. 170 illustrations (30 in full color); Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-4956-9 (9780702049569)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition

Jennie Wilson
Infection Control in Clinical Practice
Book
05/2006
3rd Edition
Bailliere Tindall
€59.67
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Person
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.
Author
Professor of Healthcare Epidemiology,College of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare,University of West London
Content
Foreword. Introduction to Microbiology. Understanding the Microbiology Laboratory. The Epidemiology of Infection. The Immune System and the Immunocompromised Patient. A Guide to Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Microorganisms and their Control. The Central Principles of Infection Control. Preventing Wound Infection. Preventing Infection associated with Intravascular Therapy. Preventing Infection associated with Urethral Catheters. Preventing Infection of the Respiratory Tract. Preventing Gastrointestinal Infection: the principles of food hygiene. Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization. Management of the Infectious Patient. Ectoparasitic infections and environmental infestations.
Appendix 1: A Policy for the Decontamination of Equipment. Appendix 2: Routes of transmission and isolation precautions for common infections. Appendix 3: An isolation policy. Glossary. Index.
Appendix 1: A Policy for the Decontamination of Equipment. Appendix 2: Routes of transmission and isolation precautions for common infections. Appendix 3: An isolation policy. Glossary. Index.