Principles of Nursing Infection Prevention Control : Introduction and global context of Infection Prevention and Control (Volume 1) / edited by Ber Oomen, Silvana Gastaldi.
| Author/creator | Oomen, Ber |
| Other author | Gastaldi, Silvana. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 1st ed. 2025. |
| Publication | Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025. |
| Description | 1 online resource (306 pages). |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Series | Principles of Specialty Nursing, Under the Auspices of the European Specialist Nurses Organisations (ESNO), 2366-8768 Principles of Specialty Nursing, Under the Auspices of the European Specialist Nurses Organisations (ESNO) UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | 1. Preambles: Toward the Future -- 2. Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control: from Florence Nightingale to present. 3. The vital role of nurses in IPC -- 4. European Union Directives and Guidelines -- 5. Infection Prevention in Non-Conventional Environments -- 6. Microbiology and infectious agents -- 7. Modes of Transmission -- 8. The standard precautions and behaviour about transmission-based precautions isolation techniques and room placement -- 9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -- 10 Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection -- 11. Historical Context and improving hand hygiene compliance through positive deviance approach -- 12. Hand Hygiene: A Comprehensive Approach for Nurses -- 13. To glove of not to glove campaigning -- 14. Occupational Health and Bloodborne Pathogens -- 15. Outbreak Management and Surveillance -- 16. Immunization and Vaccination Programs and nurses roles. 17. Nurse curriculum -- 18. IPC and holistic approaches. |
| Abstract | In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the role of nurses in infection prevention and control (IPC) stands as paramount. The first volume embarks on a comprehensive exploration of this critical domain, providing both novice and experienced professionals with interesting insights and strategies. Commencing with a historical journey that traces the evolution of Infection Prevention and Control from Florence Nightingale's pioneering efforts to contemporary situation, encompassing a spectrum from traditional hospital settings to unconventional environments, this volume establishes a robust foundation for comprehending the challenges of IPC. It underscores the pivotal role nurses play in ensuring patient safety through meticulous attention to detail and dedication. It delves deep into the nuances of microbiology, transmission modes, and the paramount importance of adhering to standard and transmission-based precautions. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Oomen, Ber Principles of Nursing Infection Prevention Control Cham : Springer,c2025 9783031844683 |
| ISBN | 9783031844690 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 3031844696 |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-3-031-84469-0 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |