SO YOU KNOW we were warned!

"Across the medical campus we have recently detected an increase in rates of Clostridium difficile (C.diff) infection therefore we need heightened attention and adherence to the policies and practices on hand hygiene including routinely washing hands with soap and water especially following contact with a C.diff patient.   

 

 

Hand Hygiene must be performed:

•  Upon entry to the patient’s room
•   Upon exit of the patient’s room
•   Before performing a clean or aseptic task
•    After contacting the patient’s environment
•    After exposure to blood or body fluids
•    Prior to using Work stations on Wheels (WOWs)

 

In addition, proper disinfection of reusable patient equipment must be performed:

 

 Reusable Patient Equipment:

•  Patients on contact or contact special isolation precautions should have dedicated patient equipment whenever possible, and all reusable patient equipment must be cleaned with bleach after each use (e.g. Stethoscopes)
•  WOWs should not be moved from patient room to patient room.  If the same WOW must be used in multiple patient rooms, it must be disinfected with bleach between each patient.

Thank you for your attention to this request for the safety of our patients."

 

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