Manual of Infection Control Procedures

Manual of Infection Control Procedures
Author: N. N. Damani
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781841101071

Provides a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of infection control, and gives practical, evidence-based recommendations.

Manual of Infection Prevention and Control

Manual of Infection Prevention and Control
Author: Nizam Damani
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2012
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 019969835X

This book provides clear, up-to-date and practical guidance on infection control in an easy to read format which can act as a quick source of reference on all aspects of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) for healthcare workers who are either directly or indirectly involved in prevention and control of HAIs.

A Guide to Infection Control in the Hospital

A Guide to Infection Control in the Hospital
Author: Richard Putnam Wenzel
Publisher: PMPH-USA
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781550092301

Infections, especially those occurring postoperatively, remain a major problem in hospitals. This handy pocket-sized manual provides guidelines and protocols for preventing infections, and managing them if they occur. It covers various types of infection, and is suitable for members of infection control teams.

Essentials of Hospital Infection Control

Essentials of Hospital Infection Control
Author: S Apruba Sastry
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2019-02-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9352706900

1. Introduction to Healthcare-associated Infections 2. Structural Organization of an Infection Control Program 3. Major Healthcare-associated Infection Types 4. Surveillance of Healthcare-associated Infections 5. Standard Precautions-I: Hand Hygiene 6. Standard Precautions-II: Personal Protective Equipment 7. Transmission-based Precautions 8. Infection Control in Special Situations 9. Disinfection Policy 10. Central Sterile Supply Department 11. Environmental Surveillance 12. Screening for Multidrug-resistant Organisms 13. Infection Control in Laundry 14. Infection Control in Kitchen and Food Safety 15. Waste Management in Healthcare Facility 16. Staff Health Issues-I: Needle Stick Injury Management 17. Staff Health Issues-II: Work Restriction and Vaccination 18. Outbreak Investigation 19. Antimicrobial Stewardship 20. Infection Control Requirements for Accreditation Index

Infection Prevention Policy and Procedure Manual for Hospitals

Infection Prevention Policy and Procedure Manual for Hospitals
Author: Peggy Prinz Luebbert
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-09-23
Genre: Hospitals
ISBN: 9781601467331

Infection Prevention Policy and Procedure Manual for Hospitals Customize and implement ready-made infection control policies and procedures With more than 300 pages, this manual provides worksheets, job descriptions, policies, forms, and other helpful tools for new and veteran infection preventionists in all areas of the hospital.From HAI surveillance plans and bloodborne pathogens policies to hand hygiene procedures and pandemic guidelines, this all-inclusive toolkit supplies you with fully customizable files you can modify to fit your needs. Benefits: Reduce time spent searching online for infection control policies and procedures that prepare you for CMS, Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, and APIC scrutiny Get policies and procedures on every topic covered in a hospital infection control plan Gain instant electronic access to all forms in the book using the "My downloads" section of your HCPro account. Receive an easy-to-flip-through binder that allows you to add your own files Take a look at the table of contents: Section 1: Infection Prevention and Control Program Overview Sample Outline for an Infection Prevention and Control Plan Infection Prevention Plan (Sample 1) Infection Prevention, Surveillance and Control Program Plan (Sample 2) Infection Control Committee Infection Control Coordinator Job Description Section 2: Surveillance and Reporting Sample IC Committee Goals and Strategies HAI Outbreak Policy Infection Control Patient Care and Isolation Tracer Infection Control Plan Risk Assessment Sentinel Events Policy Reporting Communicable Diseases Section 3: Employee Education and Health New Employee OSHA Orientation Checklist CDC Suggested Work Restrictions for Personnel Competency Validation Guideline for Negative Pressure Rooms Prevention of HIV/HBV/HCV Transmission Prevention of MRSA Transmission Section 4: Isolation Isolation Techniques and Requirements Airborne Precautions/Respiratory Isolation Policy Protective Precautions Droplet Precautions Section 5: Sterilization and Disinfection Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines Sterilization Guidelines and General Information Sterilization Monitoring Steam Sterilization Packaging for Reprocessable Items to be Sterilized Recall of Sterilized Items Section 6: Patient Care Standard Precautions & Protocol Standard Precautions Contact Precautions Glove Use Guidelines Hand Hygiene Policy Hand Hygiene Compliance Worksheet Hand Hygiene Monitoring Tool Visitation Policies Animals Visitation Policy Hospital Precautions for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Ventilator-Associate Pneumonia Bundle Monitoring Tool Invasive Pressure Monitoring Sample Letter to MRSA patient Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Policy Invasive Surgical Procedures Performed at the Bedside Intravenous Peripheral Catheters Policy Urinary Catheter Care Policy Central Line Policy Section 7: Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne Pathogens Policy Exposure-prone Activities List Bloodborne Pathogens Post-Exposure Checklist Section 8: Tuberculosis Tuberculosis Infection Prevention Plan Section 9: Environment of Care Infection Control Monitoring Tool for EoC Construction and Renovation Policy Waterborne Disease Policy Environmental Sanitation Policy Sterile Processing Department Traffic Control Policy Section 10: Influenza Outbreak and Biodisaster Infection Control Measures for Pandemic Influenza/Avian Influenza Biodisaster Policy Note: Policies come from multiple expert sources, including the University of Michigan Health System, which has spent 15 years on the honor roll of "America''s Best Hospitals" compiled by U.S. News & World Report.

Caring for People who Sniff Petrol Or Other Volatile Substances

Caring for People who Sniff Petrol Or Other Volatile Substances
Author: National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2011
Genre: Aboriginal Australians
ISBN: 9781864965223

These guidelines provide recommendations that outline the critical aspects of infection prevention and control. The recommendations were developed using the best available evidence and consensus methods by the Infection Control Steering Committee. They have been prioritised as key areas to prevent and control infection in a healthcare facility. It is recognised that the level of risk may differ according to the different types of facility and therefore some recommendations should be justified by risk assessment. When implementing these recommendations all healthcare facilities need to consider the risk of transmission of infection and implement according to their specific setting and circumstances.

Health Protection

Health Protection
Author: Samuel Ghebrehewet
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2016
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0198745478

Health Protection: Principles and practice is a practical guide for practitioners working at all levels in public health and health protection, including those with a non-specialist background. It is the first textbook in health protection to address all three domains within the field (communicable disease control; emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR); and environmental public health) in a comprehensive and integrated manner. Written by leading practitioners in the field, the book is rooted in a practice-led, all-hazards approach, which allows for easy real-world application of the topics discussed. The chapters are arranged in six sections, which begin with an in-depth introduction to the principles of health protection and go on to illuminate the three key elements of the field by providing: case studies and scenarios to describe common and important issues in the practice of health protection; health protection tools, which span epidemiology and statistics, infection control, immunisation, disease surveillance, and audit and service improvement; and evidence about new and emerging health protection issues. It includes more than 100 health protection checklists (SIMCARDs), covering infections from anthrax to yellow fever, non-infectious diseases emergencies and environmental hazards. Written from first-hand experience of managing communicable diseases these provide practical, stand-alone quick reference guides for in-practice use. Both the topical content of Health Protection: Principles and practice, and the clearly described health protection principles the book provides, makes it a highly relevant resource for wider public health and health protection professionals in this continually evolving field.

Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control

Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control
Author: C. Glen Mayhall
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 5027
Release: 2012-02-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451163649

Thoroughly revised and updated for its Fourth Edition, this highly acclaimed volume is the most comprehensive reference on hospital epidemiology and infection control. Written by over 150 leading experts, this new edition examines every type of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infection and addresses every issue relating to surveillance, prevention, and control of these infections in patients and in healthcare workers. This new edition features new or significantly increased coverage of emerging infectious diseases, avian influenza, governmental regulation of infection control and payment practices related to hospital-acquired infections, molecular epidemiology, the increasing prevalence of community-acquired MRSA in healthcare facilities, system-wide infection control provisions for healthcare systems, hospital infection control issues following natural disasters, and antimicrobial stewardship in reducing the development of antimicrobial-resistant organisms.

Hospital Airborne Infection Control

Hospital Airborne Infection Control
Author: Wladyslaw Kowalski
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2011-12-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1439821968

Although nosocomial, or hospital-acquired, infections have been well cataloged and are fairly well understood, traditional solutions have failed to completely eliminate the problem. Even the most modern hospitals find themselves stymied by the persistence of these pathogens in hospital wards and operating rooms. The degree to which most of these infections are airborne is not known, but a growing body of evidence indicates that airborne transmission plays a role in many hospital-acquired infections. Addressing one of the most important topics in health care, Hospital Airborne Infection Control is the first book to deal with the control of airborne nosocomial infections in detail. It identifies all pathogens known or suspected to be airborne, along with their sources in hospital environments. It also summarizes all epidemiological evidence for airborne transmission. The text addresses respiratory, surgical site, burn wound, immunocompromised, pediatric, nursing home, and non-respiratory infections. In each category, an extensive number of examples show that inhalation is not the only airborne route by which infections may be transmitted. Noting that airborne transmission and surface contamination are virtually inseparable, the author emphasizes that both air and surface disinfection, including hand hygiene, are important factors in controlling the transmission of airborne disease. He also proposes a variety of new solutions and technologies, including ultraviolet, ionization, ozone, plasma, and vegetative air cleaning systems. A compendium of scientific and medical information, this book helps hospitals control nosocomial infections and outbreaks spread by the airborne route as well as by direct contact and contact with fomites or contaminated equipment.