Guides: Aged Care: Infection Control

eBooks

Antibiotics simplified (2018) This text simplifies learning infectious disease pharmacotherapy and condenses the many facts that are taught about antibiotics into one quick reference guide.
Antisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization types, action, and resistance. (2017) This book is a detailed and accessible presentation of the current methods of microbial control.
Block's Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation (2020) The book focuses on disease prevention, rather than eradication and has been thoroughly updated with new information based on recent advances in the field and understanding of the risks, the technologies available, and the regulatory environments.
Microbiology and infection control for health professionals. 6th Edition. (2016) The only fully Australian ground-up microbiology text with a focus on infection control for nursing and allied health students.

Hand Hygiene

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Australian Standards

AS 5369:2023 - Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities.

Covering the Australian Standards for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities.

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Books

Basic Infection Control for Health Care Professionals (2019) Written at a level that assumes no prior knowledge of infectious disease, this book includes coverage on how to safely protect oneself from infectious agents and what to do in case of infectious exposure.
Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing Students (2016) Introducing the unpinning microbiology to explain how infection occurs and spreads and the practical steps and precautions that need to be followed.
Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional. 3rd Edition. (2021) This straightforward introductory text makes microbiology approachable and easy to learn, presenting just the right level of information and detail to help you comprehend future course material and apply concepts to your new career.
Mims' medical microbiology and immunology (2019) Learn all the microbiology and basic immunology concepts you need to know for your courses and exams.