Infection Control in Residential Aged Care

Prelims: List of Figures and Tables, Foreword, Introduction, Frequently Asked Questions and Contents List
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This chapter explores how to achieve effective infection control through discussing and explaining infections and the principles of infection control. It also guides the reader on how to achieve a safe environment of care...
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This chapter discusses staff responsibilities, advises on staff health and hygiene and provides a guide on what to do if either they or a resident are infected with an infection...
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This chapter begins by presenting general preventative strategies and concludes with information about specific infectious agents commonly encountered in aged care facilities...
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This chapter explains the actions of the staff, management of equipment and procedures required by the residents and looks at infection control principles in all aspects of resident care so that staff can ensure that the chain of infection is broken...
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This chapter examines the preparation and maintenance of resident care equipment, the type of supplies and equipment that staff members use in resident care, the effectiveness of environmental services and the way in which waste disposal is managed...
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This chapter explains and examines the three expected quality related outcomes of continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, education, staff developments and how to achieve these constantly...
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This chapter discusses some of the important features of common infections and infectious diseases...
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End Matter: Glossary, References and Index
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Appendix A: Australian and New Zealand Health Departments; Appendix B: Notifiable Diseases
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