Ayliffe's Control of Healthcare-Associated Infection

A Practical Handbook

Adam Fraise, Christina Bradley

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Hodder Arnold
29 May 2009

Hospital infections

The fifth edition of this classic text is the definitive, clinically orientated guide to a critical area within healthcare practice, full of sound, practical advice for all those involved in the control of infection in a variety of settings. Known in previous editions as Control of Hospital Infection, the new Ayliffe's Control of Healthcare-Associated Infection has again been brought up to date and thoroughly revised to emphasise the broader range of its coverage, from the hospital setting - including the ward, operating theatres, kitchens and laundry facilities - to health care provision in the community.

Returning readers will find that the content has also been restructured, improving access to related topics. Part One discusses the basic principles of infection control, including administrative issues, surveillance and reporting, sterilization, disinfection and decontamination, with an emphasis on the key area of hand hygiene. Part Two covers the specific areas of prophylaxis and treatment of infections. In Part Three prevention in different healthcare settings is presented, including issues particular to special wards and departments such as paediatric and neonatal units, intensive care, the elderly and those being treated or working within allied health areas such as x-ray, physiotherapy and the laboratory setting.

Ayliffe's Control of Healthcare-Associated Infection remains essential reading for all infection control practitioners, nurses, doctors, surgeons, allied health professionals, hospital managers and administrators, and public health personnel.

Edited by: Adam Fraise, Christina Bradley
Imprint: Hodder Arnold
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 1.120kg
ISBN: 9780340914519
ISBN 10: 0340914513
Pages: 520
Publication Date: 29 May 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Basic principles: Administration and responsibility. Surveillance, audit, records and reports. Sterilization. Physical and chemical disinfection. Decontamination of equipment, the environment and the skin. Laundry, kitchens and healthcare waste. Prophylaxis and treatment of infections: Use of antimicrobial agents. Control of bloodborne viral infections. Immunization and specific prophylaxis. The role of occupational health services in the control of infection. Special problems of infections. Prevention: Prevention of infection in wards and outpatient departments. Prevention of infection in special wards and departments. Prevention of infection in allied health areas and service departments. Infection prevention and control in the community.

Adam P. Fraise, Consultant Medical Microbiologist and Director, Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK Christina Bradley, Manager, Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK

Reviews for Ayliffe's Control of Healthcare-Associated Infection: A Practical Handbook

The book contains several gems ... It should be available to the legal department of every hospital, and to any non-specialist director of infection prevention and control, for these alone. Trainees in infection control and microbiology will certainly find it helpful. -- Journal of Hospital Infection, 2009 [in press] ...an essential purchase for all infection control nurses, doctors and other health professionals in the field. -- Nursing Standard 20091014 For more then thirty years, Ayliffe's essential text has provided guidance in infection control... The authors have managed to strike a balance appropriate for the target audience which is wide, from students to specialists... The book covers most of the key areas including practical measures to improve quality of care, minimize risk, save lives, improve antibiotic use and reduce costs... Although infection control practices are in constant evolution, this book contains the most up to date principles and provides a practical approach for all healthcare staff. The fifth edition lives up to my expectations and I recommend it as an invaluable basic tool. -- ACP News 20110517