How to Prevent C. difficile in Healthcare Settings?
Preventing C. difficile infections in healthcare settings involves several strategies:
Hand Hygiene: Regular hand washing with soap and water, especially after patient contact. Environmental Cleaning: Thorough cleaning of patient rooms and common areas with appropriate disinfectants. Antibiotic Stewardship: Rational use of antibiotics to minimize the risk of developing resistant strains of bacteria. Isolation Precautions: Isolating infected patients to prevent the spread of the bacterium.
