APIC/JCR Infection Prevention and Control Workbook

Author: Kathleen Meehan Arias, MS, CIC; Barbara Moore Soule, RN, MPA, CIC
Publisher: APIC/JCR
Date of Publication: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-59940-313-7
Format: Book w/ CD

Developed in collaboration with Joint Commission Resources, this resource explains the components of an infection prevention program in the context of The Joint Commission requirements.

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Limited Quantity EpiGraphics

Author: C. Friedman, BS, MT(ASCP), MPH, CIC; R. G. Giardina, RN, MPH, CIC; J. Harr, BS, MBA; et al.
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2006
ISBN: 1-933013-29-X
Format: Book w/ CD

EpiGraphics addresses the fundamentals of statistical analysis for infection prevention and control. It includes a CD of Microsoft Excel templates and statistical tools for collecting, analyzing, and presenting surveillance data.

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Guide to Elimination of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Author: Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIC; Kathleen Sposato, RN, BSN, CIC
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2009
ISBN: 1-933013-43-5
Format: Book

Sale! This guide provides evidence-based practice guidance to help eliminate ventilator-associated pneumonia in the healthcare setting.

Note: A PDF copy of this guide may be downloaded for personal use for free at www.apic.org/implementationguides.

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Guide to the Elimination of CAUTI

Author: Linda Greene, RN, MS, CIC; James Marx, RN, MS, CIC; Shannon Oriola, RN, CIC, COHN
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2008
ISBN: 1-933013-39-7
Format: Book

Sale! This guide is provides the necessary, evidence-based resources for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in acute and long-term care settings.

Note: A PDF copy of this guide may be downloaded for personal use for free at www.apic.org/implementationguides. 

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Guide to the Elimination of Infection in Hemodialysis

Author: Sue Barnes, RN, BSN, CIC; Danilo Concepcion, CCHT, CHT; Gwenda Felizardo, RN, BSN; et al.
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2010
ISBN: 1-933013-46-X
Format: Book

Sale! This guide provides evidence-based best practices for keeping hemodialysis patients safe from infection. 
 
Note: A PDF copy of this guide may be downloaded for personal use for free at www.apic.org/implementationguides. 

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Guide to the Elimination of Mediastinitis SSIs

Author: Kathleen Kohut, RN, MS, CIC, CNOR
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2008
ISBN: 1-933013-38-9
Format: Book

Sale! This guide provides the necessary, evidence-based strategies to help infection preventionists in minimizing the risk of mediastinitis following cardiac surgery procedures.

Note: A PDF copy of this guide may be downloaded for personal use for free at www.apic.org/implementationguides.

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Guide to the Elimination of MRSA in Long-Term Care

Author: K. Aureden, MS, MT(ASCP)SI, CIC; D. Burdsall, RN, MSN, CIC; M. Harris, BS, MT(ASCP), CIC; et al.
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2009
ISBN: 1-933013-41-9
Format: Book

Sale! This guide provides comprehensive, evidence-based strategies for eliminating MRSA across the entire spectrum of long-term care facilities.

Note: A PDF copy of this guide may be downloaded for personal use for free at www.apic.org/implementationguides. 

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Guide to the Elimination of MRSA Transmission

Author: K. Aureden, MS, MT(ASCP),SI, CIC; K. Arias, MS, MT, SM, CIC; L. Burns, MT, MPH, CIC; et al.
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2010
ISBN: 1-933013-49-4
Format: Book

Sale! This guide provides evidence-based practice guidance for eliminating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmission in hospital settings.

Note: A PDF copy of this guide may be downloaded for personal use for free at www.apic.org/implementationguides. 

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Guide to the Elimination of Orthopedic SSIs

Author: Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC; Regina Mills, RN, BSN, CNOR; Rose Moss, RN, MN, CNOR; et al.
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2010
ISBN: 1-933013-50-8
Format: Book

Sale! This guide, developed in collaboration with the Association for periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), provides practical tools, strategies, and resources for the prevention of orthopedic surgical site infections. 

Note: A PDF copy of this guide may be downloaded for personal use for free at www.apic.org/implementationguides. 

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Infection Prevention & Control in Emergencies & Disasters

Author: Sandra Callery, RN, MHSc, CIC; Teri Lee Dyke, RN, BSN, CIC; Candace Friedman, MPH, CIC; et al.
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2007
ISBN: 1-933013-27-3
Format: Book w/ CD

This toolkit provides a blueprint for planning and responding to disasters utilizing an "all-hazards" approach.

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Infection Prevention Competency Review Guide

Author: Carol McLay, DrPH, MPH, RN, CIC
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2011
ISBN: 1-933013-51-6
Format: Book

The Infection Prevention Competency Review Guide helps infection preventionists prepare for the Certification in Infection Control (CIC^®) exam. 

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Infection Prevention Manual for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Author: Gail Bennett, RN, MSN, CIC; Marie Kassai, RN, BS, MPH, CIC
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2011
ISBN: 978-0-9840795-5-1
Format: Book w/ CD

April Special: Save 30% on this resource. Enter promo code APR2013* at checkout.

This policy manual provides practical tools and templates to create and implement an infection prevention program for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).

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New Infection Prevention Manual for Behavioral Health, 2nd ed

Author: Gail Bennett, RN, MSN, CIC
Publisher: ICP Associates
Date of Publication: 2012
ISBN: 978-0-9840795-8-2
Format: Book w/ CD

April Special: Save 30% on this resource. Enter promo code APR2013* at checkout.

This policy manual provides practical tools and templates to create and implement an infection prevention program in the behavioral health setting.

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Limited Quantity Infection Prevention Manual for Home Health Care, 2nd ed.

Author: Gail Bennett, RN, MSN, CIC
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2012
ISBN: 978-0-9840795-7-5
Format: Book w/ CD

April Special: Save 30% on this resource. Enter promo code APR2013* at checkout.

This policy manual provides practical tools and templates to create and implement an infection prevention program in the home health care setting.

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Infection Prevention Manual for Hospitals

Author: Gail Bennett, RN, MSN, CIC
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-9840795-0-6
Format: Book w/ CD

April Special: Save 30% on this resource. Enter promo code APR2013* at checkout.

This policy manual provides practical tools and templates to create and implement an infection prevention program for hospitals.

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New Ready Reference for Microbes, 3rd edition

Author: Kathy Brooks, RN, PhD, CPHQ
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2012
ISBN: 1-933013-53-2
Format: Book

This handy reference describes clinically important bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and agents of bioterrorism.

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New The Infection Preventionist's Guide to the Lab

Author: Patricia A. Kulich, RN, CIC and David L. Taylor, PhD, D(ABMM), eds.
Publisher: APIC
Date of Publication: 2012
ISBN: 1-933013-52-4
Format: Book

This resource is a quick reference for the many diagnostic tests most frequently used by infection preventionsists (IPs). 

Note: A free electronic copy of this book is available for download through the Building Bridges IP Col-lab-oration project. Free download available until December 31, 2012. 

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