APIC/JCR Infection Prevention and Control Workbook, The

This brand-new 4th edition of a bestseller is the must-have title for infection preventionists and other leaders in your health care organization. Co-published by Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology (APIC), featuring information from experts at APIC as well as The Joint Commission, this workbook covers infection prevention and control in all health care settings and offers authoritative guidance, best practices, practical tools, valuable checklists, and more. This workbook also explains Joint Commission accreditation standards and their applicability and relevance, particularly important in today's challenging health care environment. New to this edition is a discussion of Joint Commission International (JCI) standards so that readers can see the applicability of the content from an international health care perspective.

This title has been designated a Doody's Core Title for 5 years in a row--a remarkable achievement that identifies it as an indispensable addition to your IC library. The title features the contributions of top IC experts and is a must-have for all those involved in infection prevention and control. Learn from the leaders.

This new edition features the following:

• • Resources and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
• • NEW and updated Joint Commission and JCI standards for infection prevention and control (IPC)
• • NEW and updated downloadable tools, including new risk assessment tools
• • NEW and updated case studies—timely and relevant for your needs today during the pandemic
        o A methodology for determining care in a high-level containment care unit
        o Responding to an infectious disease emergency
        o Optimizing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)