Integrating the latest evidence-based epidemiology and CDC guidelines, this pocket-sized reference provides key knowledge in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bulleted lists, tables, and charts make this reference perfect for use on the go. Content covers infection control from every angle of the nursing floor - including precautions for caring for patients with infections, principles of infection control, and placement of patients with infections. INDICE: Hand Hygiene Environmental Contamination Prevention/Infection Source Control Standard PrecautionsContact PrecautionsDroplet PrecautionsAirborne PrecautionsRespiratory Hygiene/Cough EtiquetteDiseases/Conditions Requiring Precautions. Appendix A: Donning and Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Appendix B: Institute for Health Improvement (IHI) Bundles: Central Line Bundles and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Bundles.
- ISBN: 978-0-323-06403-3
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 192
- Fecha Publicación: 27/05/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido