Single-use disposable commode pan/bedpan liners to reduce future risk of hospital-acquired clostridium difficile infection

Abstract

The history and evolution of the pilot project developed is in reference to the first hospital acquired (HA) Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) outbreak in a rural hospital within western Canada and how one can best manage human fecal waste to decrease the likelihood of HA inpatient transmission.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Brenda L. Jenkins

Author Details

Brenda L. Jenkins, BSN, University of Mary, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Clostridium Difficle Infection, Human Fecal Waste Management, Nursing

Recommended Citation

Jenkins, Brenda L., "Single-use disposable commode pan/bedpan liners to reduce future risk of hospital-acquired clostridium difficile infection" (2017). Convention. 212.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/212

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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