Healthcare-Associated Infections in Australia, 1st Edition
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Edited by Ramon Z. Shaban, BSc(Med), BN, GradCertInfCon, PGDipPH&TM, MEd, MCommHealthPrac(Hons1), PhD, RN, FCENA, FACN, FACIPC, CICP-E, Brett G. Mitchell, BN, DipTropN, CertHealthM, GradCertTeachSuper, MAdvPrac, PhD, RN, CICP-E, FACN, FACIPC, Deborough Macbeth, BN, MAAppEthics, PhD, RN, CICP-E, PSM and Philip Russo, BN, MClinEpid, PhD, RN, CICP-E, MACN, FACICPC
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is everybody’s responsibility. Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia is the first Australian text to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases and healthcareassociated infections (HAIs) for a
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) is everybody’s responsibility. Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia is the first Australian text to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases and healthcareassociated infections (HAIs) for all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Drawing on the expertise of a wide author team, and based on current research, this important and comprehensive text provides a clear pathway for the reader to increase their knowledge and understanding of IPC. The text is designed for both students and practising clinicians, and is presented in two sections – Principles and Practice – for ease of use.
With IPC principles and guidelines now embedded into all health-related curricula, and mandated by standards and guidelines across all areas of healthcare, this is a book no health professional should miss.
Drawing on the expertise of a wide author team, and based on current research, this important and comprehensive text provides a clear pathway for the reader to increase their knowledge and understanding of IPC. The text is designed for both students and practising clinicians, and is presented in two sections – Principles and Practice – for ease of use.
With IPC principles and guidelines now embedded into all health-related curricula, and mandated by standards and guidelines across all areas of healthcare, this is a book no health professional should miss.
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9780729543644
Publication Date :
07-12-2023
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IN STOCK
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is everybody’s responsibility. Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia is the first Australian text to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases and healthcareassociated infections (HAIs) for all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Drawing on the expertise of a wide author team, and based on current research, this important and comprehensive text provides a clear pathway for the reader to increase their knowledge and understanding of IPC. The text is designed for both students and practising clinicians, and is presented in two sections – Principles and Practice – for ease of use.
With IPC principles and guidelines now embedded into all health-related curricula, and mandated by standards and guidelines across all areas of healthcare, this is a book no health professional should miss.
Drawing on the expertise of a wide author team, and based on current research, this important and comprehensive text provides a clear pathway for the reader to increase their knowledge and understanding of IPC. The text is designed for both students and practising clinicians, and is presented in two sections – Principles and Practice – for ease of use.
With IPC principles and guidelines now embedded into all health-related curricula, and mandated by standards and guidelines across all areas of healthcare, this is a book no health professional should miss.
Key Features
• Includes practice tips, case studies and video-based learning materials providing real-life examples across more than 20 health professions
• Suitable for increasing IPC knowledge across all members of the multidisciplinary team. Content is pitched at different levels, with examples ranging from novice to expert
• Aligned to the Australian National Infection Control Guidelines 2019 and the NSQHS Standard Preventing and Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections, as well as the nine hospital-acquired complication (HAC) HAIs addressed in specific chapters
• Endorsed by the Australian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) and the Australian
Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID)
• Supported by a companion text, Epidemiology of Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia, providing data on the epidemiology of healthcare-associated surveillance in Australia
Instructor and Student resources on Evolve:
• Suitable for increasing IPC knowledge across all members of the multidisciplinary team. Content is pitched at different levels, with examples ranging from novice to expert
• Aligned to the Australian National Infection Control Guidelines 2019 and the NSQHS Standard Preventing and Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections, as well as the nine hospital-acquired complication (HAC) HAIs addressed in specific chapters
• Endorsed by the Australian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) and the Australian
Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID)
• Supported by a companion text, Epidemiology of Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia, providing data on the epidemiology of healthcare-associated surveillance in Australia
Instructor and Student resources on Evolve:
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Case Studies
- Abbreviations and Glossary
- Useful Websites / Resources
- Video-based learning materials
Author Information
Edited by Ramon Z. Shaban, BSc(Med), BN, GradCertInfCon, PGDipPH&TM, MEd, MCommHealthPrac(Hons1), PhD, RN, FCENA, FACN, FACIPC, CICP-E, Clinical Chair of Communicable Diseases Control and Infection Prevention, Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute and Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia; Brett G. Mitchell, BN, DipTropN, CertHealthM, GradCertTeachSuper, MAdvPrac, PhD, RN, CICP-E, FACN, FACIPC, Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research, School of Nursing and Health, Avondale University, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia; Deborough Macbeth, BN, MAAppEthics, PhD, RN, CICP-E, PSM, Assistant Director of Nursing (Infection Control), Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Southport, Queensland, Australia and Philip Russo, BN, MClinEpid, PhD, RN, CICP-E, MACN, FACICPC, Professor of Nursing and Director of Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| ISBN Number | 9780729543644 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | Edited by Ramon Z. Shaban, BSc(Med), BN, GradCertInfCon, PGDipPH&TM, MEd, MCommHealthPrac(Hons1), PhD, RN, FCENA, FACN, FACIPC, CICP-E, Clinical Chair of Communicable Diseases Control and Infection Prevention, Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute and Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia; Brett G. Mitchell, BN, DipTropN, CertHealthM, GradCertTeachSuper, MAdvPrac, PhD, RN, CICP-E, FACN, FACIPC, Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research, School of Nursing and Health, Avondale University, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia; Deborough Macbeth, BN, MAAppEthics, PhD, RN, CICP-E, PSM, Assistant Director of Nursing (Infection Control), Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Southport, Queensland, Australia and Philip Russo, BN, MClinEpid, PhD, RN, CICP-E, MACN, FACICPC, Professor of Nursing and Director of Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |
| Edition Number | 1 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 902 |
| Publication Date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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Section 1 – Principles
1. The history of healthcare-associated infections and infection prevention and control in Australia
2. Contemporary infection prevention and control, and clinical infectious diseases in Australia
3. Sciences of infection and disease
4. Infection prevention and control programs and plans
5. The role of the infection control professional
6. Governance, accreditation and standards in infection prevention and control
7. Risk assessment and management in infection prevention and control
8. Infection prevention and control for One Health
9. Public health and infection prevention and control
10. Epidemiology and surveillance
11. Outbreak management
12. Research in infection prevention and control
Section 2 – Practice
13. Standard precautions
14. Transmission-based precautions
15. Environmental cleaning
16. Disinfection and sterilisation
17. Urinary tract infections
18. Surgical site infections
19. Pneumonia and other respiratory infections
20. Bloodstream infections
21. Gastrointestinal infections
22. Significant and multiresistant organism infections, and antimicrobial resistance
23. High consequence infectious diseases and biocontainment for health protection
24. Construction, redevelopment and the built environment
25. Blood-borne viruses
26. Infection prevention and control for staff health and occupational exposure
27. Infection prevention and control in emergency care settings
28. Infection prevention and control in intensive and critical care settings
29. Infection prevention and control in residential aged care settings
30. Infection prevention and control in oncology and immunocompromised patient settings
31. Infection prevention and control in mental health and psychiatric practice settings
32. Infection prevention and control in medical, veterinary and scientific laboratory settings
33. Infection prevention and control in operating theatre and endoscopy practice
34. Infection prevention and control in dentistry practice
35. Infection prevention and control in allied health settings–physiotherapy, speech pathology, podiatry and rehabilitation
36. Infection prevention and control in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
37. Infection prevention and control in home and community health settings
38. Infection prevention and control in radiology and diagnostic imaging practice settings
39. Infection prevention and control in correctional health practice
40. Infection prevention and control in veterinary practice
41. Infection prevention and control in pharmacy practice and antimicrobial stewardship
42. Infection prevention and control in maternity settings
43. Infection prevention and control in neonatal and paediatric health
44. Infection prevention and control in primary healthcare settings
45. Infection prevention and control in cosmetic, tattooing, piercing and personal appearance practice and settings
1. The history of healthcare-associated infections and infection prevention and control in Australia
2. Contemporary infection prevention and control, and clinical infectious diseases in Australia
3. Sciences of infection and disease
4. Infection prevention and control programs and plans
5. The role of the infection control professional
6. Governance, accreditation and standards in infection prevention and control
7. Risk assessment and management in infection prevention and control
8. Infection prevention and control for One Health
9. Public health and infection prevention and control
10. Epidemiology and surveillance
11. Outbreak management
12. Research in infection prevention and control
Section 2 – Practice
13. Standard precautions
14. Transmission-based precautions
15. Environmental cleaning
16. Disinfection and sterilisation
17. Urinary tract infections
18. Surgical site infections
19. Pneumonia and other respiratory infections
20. Bloodstream infections
21. Gastrointestinal infections
22. Significant and multiresistant organism infections, and antimicrobial resistance
23. High consequence infectious diseases and biocontainment for health protection
24. Construction, redevelopment and the built environment
25. Blood-borne viruses
26. Infection prevention and control for staff health and occupational exposure
27. Infection prevention and control in emergency care settings
28. Infection prevention and control in intensive and critical care settings
29. Infection prevention and control in residential aged care settings
30. Infection prevention and control in oncology and immunocompromised patient settings
31. Infection prevention and control in mental health and psychiatric practice settings
32. Infection prevention and control in medical, veterinary and scientific laboratory settings
33. Infection prevention and control in operating theatre and endoscopy practice
34. Infection prevention and control in dentistry practice
35. Infection prevention and control in allied health settings–physiotherapy, speech pathology, podiatry and rehabilitation
36. Infection prevention and control in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
37. Infection prevention and control in home and community health settings
38. Infection prevention and control in radiology and diagnostic imaging practice settings
39. Infection prevention and control in correctional health practice
40. Infection prevention and control in veterinary practice
41. Infection prevention and control in pharmacy practice and antimicrobial stewardship
42. Infection prevention and control in maternity settings
43. Infection prevention and control in neonatal and paediatric health
44. Infection prevention and control in primary healthcare settings
45. Infection prevention and control in cosmetic, tattooing, piercing and personal appearance practice and settings
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) is everybody’s responsibility. <i>Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia</i> is the first Australian text to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases and healthcareassociated infections (HAIs) for all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.<BR><BR>Drawing on the expertise of a wide author team, and based on current research, this important and comprehensive text provides a clear pathway for the reader to increase their knowledge and understanding of IPC. The text is designed for both students and practising clinicians, and is presented in two sections – Principles and Practice – for ease of use.<BR><BR>With IPC principles and guidelines now embedded into all health-related curricula, and mandated by standards and guidelines across all areas of healthcare, this is a book no health professional should miss. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is everybody’s responsibility. <i>Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia</i> is the first Australian text to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases and healthcareassociated infections (HAIs) for all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.<BR><BR>Drawing on the expertise of a wide author team, and based on current research, this important and comprehensive text provides a clear pathway for the reader to increase their knowledge and understanding of IPC. The text is designed for both students and practising clinicians, and is presented in two sections – Principles and Practice – for ease of use.<BR><BR>With IPC principles and guidelines now embedded into all health-related curricula, and mandated by standards and guidelines across all areas of healthcare, this is a book no health professional should miss.
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Edited by Ramon Z. Shaban, BSc(Med), BN, GradCertInfCon, PGDipPH&TM, MEd, MCommHealthPrac(Hons1), PhD, RN, FCENA, FACN, FACIPC, CICP-E, Brett G. Mitchell, BN, DipTropN, CertHealthM, GradCertTeachSuper, MAdvPrac, PhD, RN, CICP-E, FACN, FACIPC, Deborough Macbeth, BN, MAAppEthics, PhD, RN, CICP-E, PSM and Philip Russo, BN, MClinEpid, PhD, RN, CICP-E, MACN, FACICPC
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Edited by <STRONG>Ramon Z. Shaban</STRONG>, BSc(Med), BN, GradCertInfCon, PGDipPH&TM, MEd, MCommHealthPrac(Hons1), PhD, RN, FCENA, FACN, FACIPC, CICP-E, Clinical Chair of Communicable Diseases Control and Infection Prevention, Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute and Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia; <STRONG>Brett G. Mitchell</STRONG>, BN, DipTropN, CertHealthM, GradCertTeachSuper, MAdvPrac, PhD, RN, CICP-E, FACN, FACIPC, Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research, School of Nursing and Health, Avondale University, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia; <STRONG>Deborough Macbeth</STRONG>, BN, MAAppEthics, PhD, RN, CICP-E, PSM, Assistant Director of Nursing (Infection Control), Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Southport, Queensland, Australia and <STRONG>Philip Russo</STRONG>, BN, MClinEpid, PhD, RN, CICP-E, MACN, FACICPC, Professor of Nursing and Director of Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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