Guides: Anaesthetics: 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. This guide will help students learn the characteristics of antibiotics and why an antibiotic is useful for an indication. With an understanding of the characteristics of the antibiotics, students will be able to make a logical choice to treat an infection more easily.
Antisepsis, Disinfection, and Sterilization types, action, and resistance (2017) This book is a detailed and accessible presentation of the current methods of microbial control. Each major category, such as physical disinfection methods, is given a chapter, in which theory, spectrum of activity, advantages, disadvantages, and modes of action of the methods are thoroughly and clearly presented.
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.
Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance (2012) This concise and popular introduction to medical microbiology andinfection encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of thisrapidly growing and changing subject area. Written by experiencedclinicians and teachers, it covers the basic concepts of medicalmicrobiology, and the main human pathogens and infectioussyndromes, in an accessible and lucid format. This fully updated fourth edition is now supported by acompanion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/medicalmicrobiologycontaining extra self-assessment cases, colour slides, furtherreading, and key point summaries. Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is aninvaluable revision aid for medical and allied health students andjunior doctors, and is ideal for anyone seeking a comprehensive andconcise guide to this subject area.
Medical Surgical Nursing for Australian Students (2022) Chapter 2 - Indigenous health and remote area nursing. Understand social determinants, explain impact of closing the gap, discuss the role of a remote area nurse, common conditions experienced by indigenous Australians.
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. This resource aims to provide a comprehensive guide to microbiology, infectious diseases and infection control. It is suitable for students, clinicians and educators in the health professions. Microbiology is rapidly changing due to new research, the discovery of new diseases and pathogens, and changes in clinical practice. This edition presents a comprehensive update in new diagnostic techniques and improved guidelines for antibiotic use and infection control. Where appropriate, the emphasis is placed on Australian data, the incidence of diseases in Australia, and Australian guidelines for infection control practices.

Instrument Care

The World of Surgical Instruments; the Definitive Inspection Textbook (2023) Surgiacl instrument inspection and testing textbook. With detailed images of equipment.
Instrument coaching cards Flash cards (2020) 163 flash cards : double sided, color ; 19 x 13 cm.

Instrument Care

Is That Instrument Safe to Use on a Patient? (2022) Cleaning instruments for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) is a daily, routine procedure for staff. Sterile processing and perioperative staff work together to ensure instruments used during surgical procedures are clean, sterile and safe for use. Most surgical staff would agree that “if it isn’t clean, it certainly isn’t sterile.”1
NSW Health Dept - How to clean and sterilise reusable skin penetration equipment and instruments (2022) This fact sheet has been developed by NSW Health to assist practitioners sterilise their reusable instruments. This will prevent the spread of disease, as well as enable practitioners meet the requirements of the Public Health Regulation 2012.

Online Videos

Glen's Story (2011) How hospital associated infections can impact on a person's life and family © Copyright 2011 Victorian Infection Control Professionals Association (VICPA)
Immunity: Active vs Passive (2017) The correct, specific lymphocyte which produces the correct antibodies to match the antigens of an invading pathogen are found. The lymphocyte produces memory cells which remain in the body for a long time (often a lifetime), providing active immunity.It is possible to provide immunity by providing only antibodies. For example, breastfeeding provides antibodies to a baby. These are only temporary and do not offer long-term immunity. This is known as passive immunity.
Infection Control - Skin Penetration (2012) Please note: The Public Health Regulation 2022 came into force on 1 September 2022. To learn more about changes that affect skin penetration businesses, please visit the NSW Health website - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environ....
Infection control: break the chain (2010) The "break the chain" video shows how easy it is for hospital-acquired infections like MRSA and Clostridium difficile to be spread.
Infection Control in the Workplace (2020) Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, infection control in the workplace has become more important than ever. Successful infection control is based on good hygiene around a range of practices that arise from identifying hazards and implementing risk management for those hazards. This involves understanding: • the infectious agents • the work practices that prevent the transmission of infection in different settings • management systems that support effective work practices
Mastering Sterilization: A Step-By-Step Guide - Western Sydney Institute TAFE (2016)
Pain, Pus and Poison (2013)
Principles of Sterile Technique (2016) Discussing sources of infection within the operative suite, this video describes how the sterile field breaks the chain of infection. It considers the roles of the surgical team members, presents AORN's recommendations for surgical asepsis, and discusses AST's standards of practice for creating the sterile field

Australian Standards

AS/NZS 4187:2014

Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organizations

Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities .

Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organizations.

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Standards Australia > NMT This link opens in a new window A complete listing of all the Australian and New Zealand Standards that you require for your work and study. FAQ's to assist you are also to be found here.

National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards The NSQHS Standards were developed by the Commission in collaboration with the Australian Government, states and territories, private sector providers, clinical experts, patients and carers. The primary aims of the NSQHS Standards are to protect the public from harm and to improve the quality of health service provision. The eight NSQHS Standards provide a nationally consistent statement about the level of care consumers can expect from health services.

Hand Hygiene

Hand Hygiene - Healthy WA Discusses the best way to prevent infection
Hand hygiene and hand washing Handwashing is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or microorganisms. It is the most effective measure in reducing the risk of transmitting infectious diseases.
Hand Hygiene Online Certificate
Infection Prevention and Control Online Modules
Hand Hygiene - Online Video (2011) Health-care associated infections are a threat to patient safety and the most common adverse events resulting from a stay in the hospital. Approximately 5 to 10% of hospitalized patients in the developed world acquire such infections, and the burden of disease is even higher in developing countries. Proper use of hand hygiene is a critical to the prevention of these infections, but compliance among health care workers is most often below 40%.

Books in Library

Basic Infection Control for Health Care Professionals (2019) Basic Infection Control for Health Care Providers, Third Edition, is a clear and concise guide to preventing occupational exposure hazards and communicable and infectious diseases. 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. This book is equally applicable for any healthcare field, including medical assistant, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, nursing assistant, dental professionals, respiratory therapy, diagnostic imaging, long-term care, massage therapy, and emergency medicine. Other occupations with potential exposure to infectious disease, such as tattoo artists, law enforcement, food service, corrections, fire service, childcare, and education, will benefit from the clear and concise discussions of the disease process, protection from communicable disease, and post-exposure protocols. Background information such as legal issues and the immune system provide a clear context regarding exposure and infectious diseases. The blend of fundamental infection control content and reference resources makes this tool perfect for use in an instructional setting or as a reference for anyone at risk of occupational exposure to infectious disease.
Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences (2018) Emphasizing the relevance of microbiology to a career in the health professions, the book provides the vital microbiology information students need to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. Enhanced by the expertise of a new lead author, this edition maintains its student friendly approach while adding new animations and videos and up-to-date coverage of key topics.
Infection Control Manual for Healthcare Professionals (2015) It educates healthcare students practicing in a clinical setting by providing a comprehensive understanding of infection control. The text is mapped to competency HLTIN301C and provides valuable underpinning knowledge and skills required to reduce infection transmission, prevention and control. Handy in size, complete with spiral binding and coated paper, make this handbook a great resources for use within clinical settings, or as a reference guide.
Medical Microbiology (2018) It provides ideal coverage for medical and biomedical students - with 'Key Points' boxes throughout to highlight the essentials. New and expanded coverage of hot topics and emerging areas important to clinical practice, including: Genomics The Human Microbiome Direct acting antiviral agents for the treatment of HCV infection Molecular methods in diagnostic microbiology Antibiotic Stewardship Clinical cases - to introduce how patients with infections present and help relate key principles to practice MCQs for each chapter.
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) Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 3rd Edition offers an excellent foundation for understanding the spread, treatment, and prevention of infectious disease - critical knowledge for today's healthcare professional. 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) Request It Through the Library Catalogue to your campus location. Learn all the microbiology and basic immunology concepts you need to know for your courses and exams. Now fully revised and updated, Mims'clinically relevant, systems-based approach and abundant colour illustrations make this complex subject easy to understand and remember. Learn about infections in the context of major body systems and understand why these are environments in which microbes can establish themselves, flourish, and give rise to pathologic changes. This systems-based approach to microbiology employs integrated and case-based teaching that places the ‘bug parade'into a clinical context

Websites

Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (updated 2021) The guidelines are produced by the National Health and Medical Research Council in collaboration with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
Better Health Channel – Infection Control
Immunisation Handbook
History of Vaccines
Infection Prevention and Control - WA Health
Infectious Diseases Browse through information around the 'A- Z' of infectious diseases provided by Health Direct Australia.
Infection Prevention and Control Workbook (2023) This Workbook provides information to support the learning material contained in the infection prevention and control eLearning modules.
WHO Standard Precautions in Health Care
Preventing Infections in Health Services
Diseases and health - Frequently asked questions (Worksafe WA) How can I prevent getting infectious diseases at work? Conscientious use of standard precautions will minimise the risk of workers acquiring infections and transferring infections between persons. Some infections may pose an increased risk for pregnant workers and immunosuppressed individuals, and additional measures may be needed for some diseases requiring isolation. Standard precautions include: hand washing after any contamination of hands; care of intact normal skin; protection of damaged skin by covering with a waterproof dressing or by gloves; proper handling and disposal of sharps; good hygiene practices to prevent most infections; the use of personal protective equipment; and containment of all blood and body fluids, ie confining spills, splashes and contamination of the environment and workers to the smallest amount possible. Should I inform my employer if I have an infectious disease? Should employers provide vaccination for hepatitis B? What should I do if I find used syringes at my workplace? Can I get HIV by casual contact in the workplace?