Infection Control and Safety: Why Is It Important to Learn More About C.diff Infections
Join us for a focused, interactive panel discussion to hear more details on the C. difficle /C. diff germ and learn key strategies to protect your residents and yourself from infections. First, do you know what the C. diff nickname actually stands for? C.diff is the nickname for Clostridioides difficile, which is a highly contagious bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis and can be life-threatening. C. diff infections have a large impact as they are estimated to cause almost half a million illnesses in the United States each year and, an estimated 29,300 deaths. Certain individuals are more at risk for getting C.diff infections including people older than 65 years and people on antibiotics.
This session will highlight individuals, not just your facility residents, that are most at risk for a C. difficile infection, the signs and symptoms of C. diff infection, treatment and testing options, and how to limit the spread. You will learn more about why antibiotics play a large part and why C. diff infections present as a global health concern. C. diff can affect anyone that is why it is important to educate and train healthcare personnel on infection prevention practices to implement at work and at home..
Key Takeaways following this session
- Promote CDC’ guidelines for infection control and how to successfully implement the guidelines
- Discuss the core elements for C. diff prevention programs
- Identify residents who are at higher risk for a C-Diff
- Promote key strategies of hand hygiene, contact precautions and treatment options.
- Explain the correct procedure for environmental room and equipment cleaning using EPA-approved, spore-killing disinfectants.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reinforce your infection control knowledge and stay updated on the latest guidelines for C.diff treatment and prevention.
May 28, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm REGISTER NOW