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100 1 _aWard, Deborah,
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245 1 0 _aMicrobiology and infection prevention and control for nursing students /
_cDeborah Ward.
264 1 _aLos Angeles :
_bLearning Matters,
_c2016.
300 _a1 volume.
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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366 _b20160226
490 1 _aTransforming nursing practice series
500 _aFormerly CIP.
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520 8 _aDeborah Ward 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.
_bPreventing 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. Key features: Written specifically for pre-registration nursing students providing the core, evidence-based knowledge that you need to know Breaks the science down using easy-to-follow language, practical examples and case studies Applies microbiology to practice introducing practical steps, precautions and strategies that will benefit you as soon as you get onto your placements Includes multiple-choice questions to test your understanding and activities to help you engage with wider issues around infection prevention and control. About the author Deborah Ward is a lecturer at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Manchester University.
530 _aAlso available in printed form ISBN 9781473925359
533 _aElectronic reproduction.
_cAskews and Holts.
_nMode of access: World Wide Web.
650 0 _aInfection
_xPrevention.
650 0 _aInfection
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650 7 _aHealth and Wellbeing
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650 7 _aInfectious & contagious diseases
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830 0 _aTransforming nursing practice series.
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