Heterogeneity in practices to reduce the risk of transmission of Clostridioides difficile in healthcare settings: a survey of ESCMID Study Group for Clostridioides difficile (ESGCD) members.

Khanafer, NL.; Fitzpatrick, F.; Barbut, F.; Krutova, M.; Davies, K.; Guery, B.; Vanhems, P.

Heterogeneity in practices to reduce the risk of transmission of Clostridioides difficile in healthcare settings: a survey of ESCMID Study Group for Clostridioides difficile (ESGCD) members.

All Authors

Khanafer, NL.

Fitzpatrick, F.

Barbut, F.

Krutova, M.

Davies, K.

Guery, B.

Vanhems, P.

LTHT Author

Davies, Kerrie

LTHT Department

Healthcare Associated Infections Research Group
Pathology
Microbiology

Non Medic

Clinical Scientist

Publication Date

2024

Item Type

Journal Article

Abstract

Clostridioides difficile is a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections. The main objective was to assess the current landscape of CDI infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. An anonymous survey of IPC practices for CDI was conducted between July 25 and October 31, 2022. Precautions for symptomatic patients were applicable for 75.9% and were discontinued 48 h minimum after the resolution of diarrhea for 40.7% of respondents. Daily cleaning of CDI patients' rooms was reported by 23 (42.6%). There was unexpected heterogeneity in IPC practices regarding the hospital management of CDI.