Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing Students / Edition 1

by Deborah Ward

Overview

Provides a clear explanation of the science as well as the practical and clinical aspects of infection prevention and control; giving students a more robust knowledge base to better prepare them for taking on future leadership roles in this area.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473925359
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/10/2016
Series:	Transforming Nursing Practice Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Deborah Ward is now retired and was formerly a lecturer on three programmes (the BNurs, BMidwifery and CPD programmes) within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Manchester University.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Background
Introduction to microbiology
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi, parasites and prions
Microbiological specimens
Roles and responsibilities in infection prevention and control
Standard infection prevention and control precautions
Other infection prevention and control precautions