Infection Prevention in Surgical Settings

Providing access to guidelines for infection control in various surgical settings, this title aims to address the needs of nurses practicing in perioperative, PACU, and other surgical settings who need access to guidelines to meet OSHA requirements. It contains procedure guidelines for preparation of the patient, surgical equipment, and more.

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Infection Prevention in Surgical Settings is a handbook that provides easy access to guidelines for infection control in various surgical settings. It specifically addresses the needs of nurses practicing in perioperative, PACU, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, or other surgical settings who need access to current guidelines to meet OSHA and JCAHO requirements.

Infection Prevention contains procedure guidelines for preparation of the patient, surgical equipment, personnel, and surgical practices. Each procedure contains a brief description, followed by rationales for the principles outlines in the procedure. Each rationale is referenced to AORN standards, CDC guidelines, and other resources.Provides an easy-to-use reference to common, significant infection control practices & issues found in various surgical and other related settings
Brings together the work of recognized experts and professional associations that provide factual, relevant, and succinct rational and correct interpretation of infection control practicesFirst handbook devoted to infection control issues that directly relate to surgical environments
Follows a consistent format presentation for each procedure that includes the steps, rationale, references, and suggested additional readings