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Decontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare
Gerald E. McDonnell (Author), Georgia Alevizopoulou (Author)
9781394206162, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 3 April 2025
480 pages
25.4 x 20.3 x 2.3 cm, 1.157 kg
This book has been an important source of reference for all decontamination and device reprocessing education and training that I provide. It is time saving and useful to have a reliable resource that covers the science and other critical elements of device reprocessing. The book has a broad view and considers worldwide approaches to device decontamination. Its content is also applicable to those regarded as low resources environments or low resource countries. I particularly like the expanded and reworked sections covering Safety in Sterilizing department, and Management and Quality. Forecasting workloads, understanding equipment, staffing needs, and embracing lean management principles are vital tools for the modern-day manager. I look forward to incorporating the updates in this second edition in future educational offerings. Xana Jardine, Decontamination Clinical Specialist, MSc Nursing, Chairperson of the CSSD Forums of South Africa
This new, comprehensive textbook aims to promote patient safety and prevent infections within healthcare spaces with safe and effective device decontamination and processing. Spead over 14 chapters, it is written in an easy to comprehend manner, using tables and illustarations, and freatures updates on regulations, standards, technologies and clinical evidence on the reprocessing of surgical instruments and endoscope devices.
The Clinical Services Journal, April Edition
Prevent infections within healthcare spaces with safe and effective device decontamination and processing Prevention is the first line of defense against infection, particularly in a world where microbial resistance to anti-infectives like antibiotics is a growing threat. Few aspects of managing a healthcare facility are more immediately important to patient care than the safe use of equipment and devices. Although some devices are designed for single use, many more are designed to be reused and there have been increasing reports of infections and other adverse patient reactions due to these devices, in particular when regarding surgical and endoscopic procedures. The decontamination or processing of various surfaces, spaces, and devices associated with patient care is a life-saving discipline demanding dedicated resources and education. Decontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare, Second Edition meets this demand as a comprehensive training and reference manual for the decontamination and processing of equipment and devices used in patient care environments. This book is ideal for medical staff involved in the management of devices within healthcare facilities, including those purchasing, using, and processing devices on patients, and those responsible for their safety. Now fully updated to reflect the latest international regulations, standards, and best practices, this text is an invaluable tool for meeting the challenges of the modern medical facility. Readers of the second edition of Decontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare will also find within the text Written by experienced professionals with a systematic grasp of key methods and their advantages, Decontamination in Healthcare offers a wealth of information for every member of a clinical team.
Foreword to the Second Edition vi Foreword to the First Edition vii Glossary of Terms viii Acknowledgments xv 1 Introduction 1 2 Basic anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry 18 3 Medical and surgical procedures and facilities 50 4 Instrumentation 67 5 Microbiology and infection prevention/control 102 6 Chemistry and physics 130 7 Point-of-use treatment and transport 156 8 Cleaning 169 9 Disinfection 218 10 Inspection, assembly, and packaging 257 11 Sterilization 289 12 Storage and distribution 355 13 Safety 366 14 Management and quality 389 15 Special interest topics 432 Index 455
Subject Areas: Clinical & internal medicine [MJ]
