Healthcare-Associated Infections in Australia

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is everybody’s responsibility. <i>Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia</i> is the first Australian text to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases and healthcareassociated infections (HAIs) for all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.<br><br>Drawing on the expertise of a wide author team, and based on current research, this important and comprehensive text provides a clear pathway for the reader to increase their knowledge and understanding of IPC. The text is designed for both students and practising clinicians, and is presented in two sections – Principles and Practice – for ease of use.<br><br>With IPC principles and guidelines now embedded into all health-related curricula, and mandated by standards and guidelines across all areas of healthcare, this is a book no health professional should miss.<br><br>• Includes practice tips, case studies and video-based learning materials providing real-life examples across more than 20 health professions • Suitable for increasing IPC knowledge across all members of the multidisciplinary team. Content is pitched at different levels, with examples ranging from novice to expert • Aligned to the Australian National Infection Control Guidelines 2019 and the NSQHS <i>Standard Preventing </i><i>and Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections</i>, as well as the nine hospital-acquired complication (HAC) HAIs addressed in specific chapters • Endorsed by the Australian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) and the Australian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) • Supported by a companion text, Epidemiology of Healthcare-associated Infections in Australia, providing data on the epidemiology of healthcare-associated surveillance in Australia <b>Instructor and Student resources on Evolve: </b><ul><li>Multiple Choice Questions </li><li>Case Studies</li><li>Abbreviations and Glossary</li><li>Useful Websites / Resources</li><li>Video-based learning materials </li></ul>