Clostridioides difficile (CDI) is highly contagious and often occurs in older adults treated frequently with antibiotics for infections.
This two-part series covers the basics of CDI, including the signs and symptoms, risk factors, complications and important considerations to prevent CDI from occurring (hand hygiene, appropriate personal protective equipment, room considerations, cleaning and disinfecting and change of condition reporting).
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Clostridioides Difficile (CDI): The Basics
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Clostridioides Difficile (CDI): Prevention
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Resources
Access these resources for more information.
All Modules
Antibiotic Stewardship Toolkits
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
C. diff Guidelines and Prevention Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C. diff Fact Sheet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What is C. diff? Symptoms, Treatment and Support.
Ferring Microbiome
C. Difficile
Sepsis Alliance
Clostridium Difficile Infection: Review
National Library of Medicine
Clostridioides (Clostridium) Difficile Toolkit for Long-Term Care Facilities