The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Bundle

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Bundle. NWT study bundle. Bundle includes APIC’s Infection Prevention Guide to Long-Term Care, 2nd edition, Ready Reference for Microbes, 4th edition. The fourth edition of this quick reference provides straightforward information on medically common and clinically significant microorganisms: bacteria, common commensals, viruses, fungi, parasites, and organisms used as bioterrorism agents. Easy-to-read tables in a flip-through spiral format make it quick and simple to find the answers you’re looking for Includes a chapter on antimicrobial therapy, and seven “quick facts” appendices on essential topics: common pathogens by body site, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, C. diff, seasonal influenza Healthcare-associated infections can result in considerable harm or even death for residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities. This newly updated publication aims to help infection preventionists and other leaders in LTC facilities navigate the new regulatory environment and implement evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) programs. You’ll get how-to IPC strategies for this unique practice setting. Discussion of the context and regulatory environment for IPC in LTC Coverage of critical topic areas, including surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, vaccinations, standard- and transmission-based precautions, and treatment modalities