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Infection prevention and control: A guide for nursing students: Protecting patients and healthcare staff from infection is a fundamental part of care, but are nursing students getting enough training? Here is what you need to know.

Authors :
Pearce, Lynne
Source :
Nursing Standard. Oct2022, Vol. 37 Issue 10, p58-60. 3p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article provides a guide for nursing students on infection prevention and control (IPC). Topics discussed include definition of IPC, importance of IPC, and main principles of IPC including practising good hand hygiene, using personal protective equipment, and safe handling and disposal of sharps.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00296570
Volume :
37
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing Standard
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
159501525
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.37.10.58.s22