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Second edition. |
| Description |
xx, 220 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to infection control -- Learning objectives -- Key terms -- Featured case study -- Introduction -- History of infectious disease -- History of modern infection control -- Infection control becomes an issue -- Current perspective -- Statistics -- Infected health care workers -- Interesting facts -- Conclusion -- Questions for discussion -- Worth thinking about -- Web resources -- Bibliography -- 2. Legal issues -- Learning objectives -- Key terms -- Featured case study -- Introduction -- Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- Ryan White CARE Act -- Americans with Disabilities Act -- Employment -- Public accommodations and commercial facilities -- Needlestick Prevention and Safety Act -- Agencies and regulations -- Civil liability -- Personal and community health -- Conclusion -- Interesting facts -- Questions for discussion -- Worth thinking about -- Web resources -- Bibliography -- 3. The disease process -- Learning objectives -- Key terms -- Featured case study -- Introduction -- Differentiation of infectious and communicable diseases -- Direct and indirect exposure -- Causes of disease -- Interesting facts -- Transmission -- Seroconversion -- Conclusion -- Questions for discussion -- Worth thinking about -- Web resources -- Bibliography -- |
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4. The immune system -- Learning objectives -- Key terms -- Featured case study -- Introduction -- Structure of the immune system -- Function of the immune system -- The immune response -- Nonspecific immunity -- Inflammatory response -- Phagocytosis -- Other types of nonspecific immunity -- Specific immunity -- Active and passive immunity -- Components of specific immunity -- Antigens and antibodies -- B lymphocytes -- Interesting facts -- Humoral immunity -- T lymphocytes -- Cell-mediated immunity -- Conclusion -- Questions for discussion -- Worth thinking about -- Web resources -- Bibliography -- 5. Protection from communicable disease in the workplace -- Learning objectives -- Key terms -- Featured case study -- Introduction -- Engineering controls -- Hand washing facilities -- Alcohol hand cleaners -- Biohazard containers -- Labeling -- Medical devices -- Other concerns -- Safe work practices -- Hand washing -- Handling and using sharps -- Isolation practices -- Standard and transmission-based precautions -- Airborne precautions -- Droplet precautions -- Contact precautions -- Nosocomial infections -- Out-of-hospital isolation -- Personal protective equipment -- Gloves -- Masks and respirators -- Eye protection -- Gowns and protective apparel -- Uniforms -- Medical supplies and equipment -- Interesting facts -- Cleanup -- Personal health -- Physical exams -- Vaccinations -- Hepatitis B vaccine -- Return-to-work authorization -- Conclusion -- Questions for discussion -- Worth thinking about -- Web resources -- Bibliography -- |
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6. Protection from infectious agents used as weapons -- Learning objectives -- Key terms -- Featured case study -- Introduction -- History of biological agents used as weapons -- Interesting facts -- Current perspectives and resources -- Probable agents -- Category A -- Category B -- Category C -- Probable delivery devices -- Prevention and surveillance -- Health care provider safety -- Conclusion -- Questions for discussion -- Worth thinking about -- Web resources -- Bibliography -- 7. Exposure determination -- Learning objectives -- Key terms -- Featured case study -- Introduction -- Chain of infection -- Causative agent -- Reservoir or source -- Portal of exit -- Mode of transmission -- Portal of entry -- Susceptible host -- Exposure in a nutshell -- Airborne exposure -- Interesting facts -- Conclusion -- Questions for discussion -- Worth thinking about -- Web resources -- Bibliography -- 8. Post exposure -- Learning objectives -- Key terms -- Featured case study -- Introduction -- First Aid -- Reporting -- Testing -- OSHA reporting requirements -- Return to work -- Managing stress -- Counseling -- Education -- Physical strategies -- Conclusion -- Questions for discussion -- Worth thinking about -- Web resources -- Bibliography -- |
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Appendix A. Diseases of concern -- Introduction -- List of diseases -- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) -- Amebiasis -- Anthrax (woolsorter's disease) -- Avian (bird) influenza -- Botulism -- Candidiasis -- Chlamydia -- Chickenpox -- Clostridium difficile infection -- Cryptosporidiosis -- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) -- Escherichia coli (diarrheagenic or non-shiga toxin-producing) -- Escherichia coli (E. coli O157:H7) -- Gonorrhea -- Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome -- Hepatitis A -- Hepatitis B -- Hepatitis C -- Hepatitis non-ABC -- Herpes simplex type 1 -- Herpes simplex type 2 (genital herpes) -- Influenza -- Legionellosis -- Lice (pediculosis and phthiriasis) -- Listeriosis -- Lyme disease -- Measles (rubeola, hard measles) -- Meningococcal meningitis -- Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) -- Mononucleosis -- Mumps -- Pertussis (whooping cough) -- Plague -- Pneumonia -- Rabies -- Rocky Mountain spotted fever -- Rubella (German measles) -- Salmonellosis -- Scabies -- Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) -- Shigellosis -- Syphilis -- Tetanus -- Tuberculosis -- Vancomycin-intermediate/resistant staphylococcus aureus (VISA/VRSA) -- Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) -- Bibliography -- Appendix B. Answers to questions for discussion -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Appendix C. Glossary. |
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Nosocomial infections -- Prevention.
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Medical personnel -- Health and hygiene.
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Health facilities -- Sanitation.
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Cross Infection -- prevention & control.
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional -- prevention & control.
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient -- prevention & control.
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Health Personnel.
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Infection Control.
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Occupational Exposure -- prevention & control.
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| ISBN |
141801978X alkaline paper |
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9781418019785 alkaline paper |
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