Clostridioides difficile (CDI) is highly contagious and often occurs in older adults treated frequently with antibiotics.
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.
Access resources for all CDI modules.
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Clostridioides Difficile (CDI): The Basics
After watching the video, Clostridioides Difficile (CDI): The Basics, take the quiz to test your knowledge.
Clostridioides Difficile (CDI): Prevention
After watching the video, Clostridioides Difficile (CDI): Prevention, take the quiz to test your knowledge.
Resources
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Antibiotic Stewardship Toolkits
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Toolkits developed from the involvement of the clinical team as they use four moments of antibiotic decisions to improve its use.
C. diff Guidelines and Prevention Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, This link includes resources for C. Diff including fact sheets and guidance.
C. diff Fact Sheet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, This C. Diff fact sheet provides education on impact, risk, spread and prevention.
Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, A description on the core elements of antibiotic stewardship with key principles to guide their use and improve outcomes.
What is C. diff? Symptoms, Treatment and Support.
Ferring Microbiome, C. Diff patient education material.
C. Difficile
Sepsis Alliance, This link provides information regarding the connection between C. difficile and sepsis.
Clostridioides (Clostridium) Difficile Toolkit for Long-Term Care Facilities