Manual of Infection Prevention and Control

The updated and expanded new edition of the Manual of Infection Prevention and Control provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) control and prevention in all healthcare facilities. It includes step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, and quick-access tables to guide readers through real-life prevention strategies, and information on infection outbreak management and specific pathogens. It is a valuable resource for doctors, nurses, public health physicians, environmental health officers, health educators, practice managers, and health service managers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 20 February 2019
Publisher: Oxford University Press

In recent years, the growing threat of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDORs) has become increasingly apparent, and the profound impact that healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), such as MRSA, can have on both patient safety and the quality of care has come to the forefront of our attention. HCAIs prolong patients' hospital stays, increase morbidity, and elevate mortality rates, placing a significant burden on already limited healthcare resources. Diagnosing and treating these infections is a costly and time-consuming process that can strain healthcare systems further.

To address this pressing issue, the updated and significantly expanded new edition of the Manual of Infection Prevention and Control is a valuable resource for healthcare facilities across the globe. This comprehensive handbook provides a thorough overview of HCAI control and prevention, offering practical guidance and step-by-step instructions to ensure the safety of patients and healthcare workers. Clear diagrams and quick-access tables make it easy to navigate through real-life prevention strategies, including hand wash, disinfection, and sterilization.

A truly current and global source, the Manual of Infection Prevention and Control covers a wide range of topics, including infection outbreak management and detailed sections on specific pathogens such as swine flu, C. Difficile, ESBL, MRSA, E. coli 0157, XDR-TB, and Ebola. It is a fully illustrated, evidence-based guide designed to assist doctors, nurses, and public health physicians in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly HCAIs.

Furthermore, this book is invaluable for environmental health officers, health educators, practice managers in GP surgeries, and health service managers. It serves as a comprehensive reference for anyone involved in the prevention and control of infectious diseases, providing essential information and strategies to improve patient outcomes and safeguard healthcare systems.

In conclusion, the updated and expanded new edition of the Manual of Infection Prevention and Control is a crucial tool for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in preventing HCAIs. By providing a comprehensive overview of infection control and prevention, this handbook offers practical guidance and step-by-step instructions to ensure the safety of patients and healthcare workers. It is a valuable resource for healthcare facilities, practitioners, and policymakers alike, and plays a vital role in addressing the growing threat of MDORs and promoting patient safety worldwide.

Weight: 838g
Dimension: 157 x 232 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198815938
Edition number: 4 Revised edition