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HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Clinical Key - Infection Control
Featured Books, eBooks & Tools
Some relevant titles available in the library
- Microbiology and infection control for health professionals, Garry Lee, 2016
- Infection control manual for healthcare professionals, Liz Shipsey-Eldridge, 2016
- Fundamental aspects of infection prevention and control, Thomas, 2011
Clinical skills and fundamental nursing texts also contain a lot of really useful information about Infection Control
Clickview Videos
Gale Interactive Science - Infection Control
This tool goes beyond just flat text on the page it is a highly visual tool that allows you to interact with 3D models so that you can understand the structure and features of the system you are examining whether it is a virus cell or the human heart.The tool also provides text to support your learning. The wide subject areas covered are biology, chemistry, earth science and human anatomy.
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
- Equip Aged Care Learning PackagesThe Equip Aged Care Learning Packages are now available for anyone interested in the aged care sector, including personal care workers, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and families.
Entry-level modules for those new to the sector and refresher-level content for those familiar with aged care will cover a range of aged care related topics.
Professional Bodies - Infection Control
Infection Control in Aged Care
Youtube - Personal Protective Equipment - Expert in my pocket
Youtube - Personal Preventive Equipment (PPE) and airborne precautions
Three Book Gallery Infection Control
Youtube - Hand hygiene - Alfred Health
Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
- Effective Hand HygieneUnderstanding hand hygiene principles and the importance of timely and effective hand washing is an integral part of infection control standard precautions. This title helps to improve hand hygiene practice by challenging attitudes and encouraging the changing of behaviors, whilst conveying key learning points in an engaging and imaginative manner.
- Hand Hygiene Education - DHHS Tasmania, Public Health ServicesFrom this video you will gain an understanding of the importance of hand hygiene as well as knowing when and how to do hand hygiene according to the Hand Hygiene Australia ‘5 moments for hand hygiene’.
- Hand Hygiene AustraliaHHA supports the improvement of hand hygiene practices as a core strategy in the prevention of infection and the transmission of antimicrobial resistance.
Youtube - Hand Disinfection - Expert in my pocket
Personal Protection Equipment
PPE - Personal Protection Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment Demonstration VideosThese videos demonstrate how to don PPE when using standard, airborne, contact and droplet precautions.