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Abstract

Despite widespread knowledge that consistent adherence to contact isolation precautions is a cornerstone of Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) prevention, recent studies continue to demonstrate poor compliance with these basic yet crucial infection prevention interventions, although hygiene has been shown to be the most important risk factor in hospitals acquired infections.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Danielle Maria Stossier, BSN - College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Howard University, Washington, DC, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Clostridium Difficile, Family Teaching, Infection Control, Family Member Education, Hospital Acquired Infections, C. Diff

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Preventing Clostridium difficile transmission in hospitals: Family members adherence to infection control

Washington, DC, USA

Despite widespread knowledge that consistent adherence to contact isolation precautions is a cornerstone of Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) prevention, recent studies continue to demonstrate poor compliance with these basic yet crucial infection prevention interventions, although hygiene has been shown to be the most important risk factor in hospitals acquired infections.