Prevent and Control Infection: Application Made Easy - Softcover

This book contains all the information the healthcare worker needs to understand and implement good infection control practices that will safeguard both the patient and the healthcare worker. The text begins by explaining basic infection control measures, and then describes how these should be applied in specific circumstances. Explanations of measures and procedures are presented in an easy-to-follow style, designed for easy access and quick reference. It contains sections on disease-specific infection prevention and control measures, hospital-acquired infections, infection control practice, policies and procedures, and infection control in the home-based care setting.

Laura Ziady is a registered nurse, who holds qualifications in general nursing science, midwifery, psychiatric nursing, community health care, nursing administration, nursing education, palliative care, and infection prevention and control. She is a former lecturer at the School of Nursing and is currently head of the Infection Control Department at a private clinic in Bloemfontein. The late Nico Small was the Clinical Manager for the Wound Care Division of a major pharmaceutical company.