Few are more vulnerable to infectious disease exposure than laboratory staff. On a daily basis, laboratorians handle samples, specimens, and substances that, if handled improperly, could infect both staff and patients. Does your lab have a plan in place to handle an infectious disease event? Introducing the first fully comprehensive resource on infection control (IC) written exclusively for labs, Laboratory Infection Control: Essential Procedures for Compliance. This all-in-one IC compliance guide covers all the critical regulatory information lab staff need to know when crafting and following an effective infection control program. As labs face new threats of emerging communicable diseases, infection control has come to the forefront of lab safety. The 2006 Joint Commission laboratory accreditation standards dictate that labs must prepare to respond to an influx of infectious patients. Now, more than ever, it is vital that your lab have a plan in place to prevent the introduction of healthcare-associated infections recognize when patients and staff have become infected contain the risk or spread of infection safely Laboratory Infection Control makes these critical action points easier than ever to implement in your facility. Finally, a resource to meet YOUR needs! Laboratory Infection Control is the only resource available that provides the essential tips, tools, and instructions for creating or redesigning a successful IC plan for labs. In just 150 easy-to-read pages, you'll learn how to assess the risks of transmission of communicable diseases within the lab and create a safe work environment. This user-friendly guide includes all the latest regulations and guidelines from OSHA to the CDC, and offers 1-2-3 strategies for establishing best practice in employee health and safety isolation precautions aseptic techniques engineering controls infectious-waste management hand hygiene biosafety levels and more! P

Biosafety in the Laboratory is a concise set of practical guidelines for handling and disposing of biohazardous material. The consensus of top experts in laboratory safety, this volume provides the information needed for immediate improvement of safety practices. It discusses high- and low-risk biological agents (including the highest-risk materials handled in labs today), presents the "seven basic rules of biosafety," addresses special issues such as the shipping of dangerous materials, covers waste disposal in detail, offers a checklist for administering laboratory safetyâ€"and more.

The prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments is now more important than ever. From simple hand washing to full PPE (personal protective equipment), hygiene maintenance has never been more at the forefront of people’s minds than during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. This book is a practical guide to the prevention and control of healthcare and laboratory-associated infections. Divided into twelve sections, the text begins with an introduction to the basic science of infection and the use of antimicrobial agents. The following sections cover prevention and control of infection in different environments and situations including hospitals, laboratories, specific patient groups, and high risk and procedure areas. Different infection transmission methods are discussed in depth. The book concludes with guidance on standards and sample protocols, and training techniques. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by images and flow charts, and each chapter includes MCQs (multiple choice questions) to assist learning and revision. Key points Comprehensive guide to prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments Covers different environments, patient groups and infection transmission methods Features images and flow charts to assist learning Each chapter concludes with MCQs on the topic