This book presents a variety of perceptions of and perspectives on infection prevention and control. In doing this, the chapters will reflect upon challenging and controversial new ways of looking at infection prevention and control aimed at generating both discussion and debate as well as practical solutions. With this in mind, the book will aim not only to challenge the existing status quo but also push the frontiers of knowledge, thinking and practice where infection prevention and control is concerned.

Perceptions and Perspectives: An Overview. The Nightingale's Lament. The Journey of Empowerment. Perspectives from the Patient Organisations. Just Infection Prevention and Control. Is Outcome Surveillance Really Necessary? Quality, Efficiency and Productivity (QEP) in Infection Control. The Role of Healthcare Culture in Patient Safety or, Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast. Pre-hospital Infection Prevention and Control ¿ Could We Do Better? Antibiotics ¿ A Help or Hindrance. Stereotyping ¿ Putting Things in Little Boxes. Motivation and Infection Control. Using Marketing in Infection Control. Infection Prevention and Control: Can a Narrative Approach Offer New Insights into Individuals Practice? Enhancing Our Ability to Influence Behaviour: What Role for Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy in Infection Prevention and Control? The Student's Perspective. Infection Prevention and Control Education and Training within the United Kingdom: The Development of an Electronic Learning Experience.