Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Skip to main content
Study

Clostridium Difficile infection in the United States: a national study assessing preventive practices used and perceptions of practice evidence.

Saint S, Fowler KE, Krein SL, et al. Clostridium Difficile Infection in the United States: A National Study Assessing Preventive Practices Used and Perceptions of Practice Evidence. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015;36(8):969-971. doi:10.1017/ice.2015.81.

Save
Print
July 16, 2015
Saint S, Fowler KE, Krein SL, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015;36(8):969-971.
View more articles from the same authors.

Clostridium difficile infections are among the most serious health care–associated infections. In this study, most hospitals in the United States reported using C. difficile prevention measures, with the exception of antibiotic stewardship, which was in place at about half of hospitals surveyed. This finding underscores the need to focus on appropriate antibiotic use as part of patient safety efforts.

Save
Print
Cite
Citation

Saint S, Fowler KE, Krein SL, et al. Clostridium Difficile Infection in the United States: A National Study Assessing Preventive Practices Used and Perceptions of Practice Evidence. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015;36(8):969-971. doi:10.1017/ice.2015.81.