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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.
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
N/A
Keywords:
Clostridium Difficile, Family Teaching, Infection Control, Family Member Education, Hospital Acquired Infections, C. Diff
Recommended Citation
Stossier, Danielle Maria, "Preventing Clostridium difficile transmission in hospitals: Family members adherence to infection control" (2019). Convention. 53.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/53
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.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.