Preventing CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE Infection (CDI)

Preventing Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) 

A Comprehensive Solution by IPCxpert, LLC 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) causes diarrhea and colitis in nearly half a million patients in the United States each year. In addition to increased mortality and morbidity, CDI significantly extends hospital length of stay and escalates healthcare costs. 

IPCxpert offers a novel, comprehensive tool designed to identify CDI incidence early and effectively prevent its spread within healthcare settings. Our multi-pronged approach includes: 

• Robust Hand Hygiene Program 

• Environmental Disinfection and Cleanliness Program 

• Two-Step Terminal Cleaning Protocol 

• Nurse-Driven Protocol for ordering C. diff on admission. 

• EHR-Integrated Enteric Contact Precautions 

•EHR- C. diff test order checklist 

• Electronic Email Alerts 

• Daily Infection Prevention Rounds 

• Targeted Bleach Cleaning Protocols 

• Universal Enteric Contact Isolation for Diarrhea 

• Standardized Discontinuation Criteria for C. diff isolation 

Each element of the IPCxpert tool includes detailed implementation plans, staff education modules, system build guidance, data monitoring and analysis. 

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Interested in Implementing This Tool at Your Facility? 

Contact IPCxpert LLC today for a customized consultation.