A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare 1st Edition

A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare (1st Edition) is an essential reference for healthcare professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and control. Now available at BooksHub.pk, Pakistan’s leading online medical bookstore, this comprehensive manual offers a clear, practical, and evidence-based approach to decontamination, sterilization, and infection control across all healthcare settings.

Authored by experts in infection prevention, microbiology, and healthcare quality, this guide provides a complete overview of the principles, processes, and best practices for decontaminating medical instruments, devices, and environments. It is specifically designed for use by nurses, infection control officers, sterile services staff, microbiologists, and hospital managers involved in patient safety and clinical governance.

The book covers every stage of the decontamination process — from cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization to storage, transportation, and quality assurance. It also highlights national and international standards, regulatory frameworks, and risk management strategies to ensure compliance and patient safety. Practical case studies and real-world scenarios make it easier for readers to apply theoretical knowledge to daily clinical practice.

A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare also emphasizes the importance of training, auditing, and multidisciplinary collaboration in maintaining safe and effective decontamination services. Whether you are managing a hospital sterilization department or simply aiming to improve infection control protocols, this guide serves as a must-have reference for ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive overview of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in healthcare.

  • Evidence-based guidance aligned with current infection control standards.

  • Step-by-step explanation of decontamination procedures and quality management.

  • Includes practical case studies, policy templates, and safety checklists.

  • Ideal for infection prevention professionals, nurses, and sterile services teams.