Microbiology and infection prevention and control for nursing students
Ward, Deborah, Dr2016
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Preventing and controlling infection has long been an on going challenge for all healthcare workers at every level. High profile examples like the Ebola outbreak in West Africa or the prevalence of 'super bugs' like MRSA demonstrate that this challenge is not going to go away. As a nurse you have a responsibility to protect your patients from harm and preventing and controlling infection is a crucial component of this. By introducing the unpinning microbiology to explain how infection occurs and spreads and the practical steps and precautions that you need to follow, this book will equip you with the knowledge and information necessary to play your part in preventing and controlling infection.
Main title:
Author:
Ward, Deborah, Dr, author
Imprint:
Los Angeles : Learning Matters, 2016.
Collation:
ix, 187 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781473925359 (pbk. :)
Local class:
616.9045 WAR
Language:
English
BRN:
251755