A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare 1st Edition

A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare 1st Edition

A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare (1st Edition), authored by Gerald E. McDonnell and Denise Sheard, serves as a complete reference for understanding and applying decontamination science in medical settings. This book focuses on infection prevention, highlighting how healthcare professionals can manage microbial resistance and enhance patient safety through proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization techniques.

Designed as a training manual, it provides practical guidance on every step of the decontamination process, including handling, containment, and transportation of patient-used devices. It further explains how surgical instrumentation, endoscopes, and other medical equipment can be maintained under strict hygiene protocols and quality management systems.

The authors draw upon years of clinical expertise to cover both technical and operational challenges that healthcare workers face in maintaining infection control. It’s a trusted clinical reference for those working in healthcare facilities, infection management, or decontamination services.

Key Benefits

• Provides a clear understanding of medical decontamination processes with emphasis on disinfection, sterilization, and infection prevention.
• Explains the latest regulations, standards, and safety procedures followed in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Covers essential aspects of contamination control, from cleaning protocols to sterilization guidelines, ensuring compliance and patient safety.
• Helps healthcare professionals, students, and trainers strengthen their skills through detailed decontamination methods and case-based guidance.
• Ideal for infection control teams, hospital staff, clinical hygienists, and those involved in healthcare training and medical education.
• Offers insights into the sterilization process, infection management, and clinical hygiene practices essential for reducing risk in medical environments.

Price in Pakistan

The A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare 1st Edition is available at different prices across platforms.
The Black and White edition is priced at PKR 1800, while the Matt Paper edition costs PKR 3600, depending on the printing quality and supplier.

Availability

This book is available through several trusted online stores including Books N Beyond Medical Books Shop, and other online medical book platforms across Pakistan. Customers can order it conveniently with home delivery and cash on delivery options available nationwide.

Whether you are a student, clinician, or educator, this title is an essential addition to your healthcare library. It supports continuous learning and aligns perfectly with continuing medical education needs.