Understanding the principles of infection prevention and control

Wynn, MO

Abstract

Nurses have a crucial role in infection prevention and control. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has emphasised the importance of controlling the spread of infections, while reinforcing the challenges involved in the care of patients who already have an infection. This article discusses important elements of theory and practice related to infection prevention and control. The author also explores various areas that have come to prominence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including measures such as risk assessment, the use of personal protective equipment, the role of surveillance, and outbreak management. [Abstract copyright: © 2021 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.]

Citation

Wynn, M. (2021). Understanding the principles of infection prevention and control. Nursing Standard, 36(5), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2021.e11729

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 10, 2021
• Publication Date: Apr 26, 2021
• Deposit Date: May 10, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: May 10, 2021
• Journal: Nursing Standard
• Print ISSN: 0029-6570
• Electronic ISSN: 2047-9018
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Volume: 36
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 61-66
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2021.e11729
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2021.e11729
• Related Public URLs: http://nursingstandard.rcnpublishing.co.uk/
• Additional Information: Additional Information : ** From PubMed via Jisc Publications Router **Journal IDs: eissn 2047-9018 **Article IDs: pubmed: 33899381; pii: e11729 **History: accepted 10-03-2021; Access Information : This is the peer-reviewed, Accepted Manuscript. The published Version of Record can be accessed using the link above.