Kendall K.J. Practical Approaches to Infection Control in Residential Aged Care

Ausmed Publications, 2003. — 210 p.
The overwhelming success of the first edition of Infection Control has led to this new revised edition. Presented in a no-nonsense, straightforward style, this easy-to-read text is a concise manual to infection control and prevention. Despite significant advances in prevention and therapy, infectious disease is an ever-present threat. And the changing nature of infectious disease means that nurses, health-care staff, and ancillary staff must continually update their knowledge and skills with regard to the sources, transmission, prevention, and treatment of infections.
The book provides this essential knowledge in an easily accessible format. The text features a clear division into logical sections, generous use of bullet points for ease of understanding, frequently asked questions and answers, a comprehensive glossary, a readily accessible index, lists of useful contacts, and notifiable infectious diseases and references. It is thus a thorough and functional guide to this vital subject.
Contents include
Newly revised edition
Frequently asked questions and answers, including “test yourself” format
Written in a realistic, straightforward style
Numerous explanatory tables, diagrams and figures
Comprehensive glossary
Provides solid guidelines for all residential care staff about how to do their job safely