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What Is The Protocol To Prevent Spreading Of C.difficile Infection In A Nursing Home?
Question: What is the protocol for preventing spread of infection and protecting health care workers in caring for a patient with C. diff in a nursing home?
Brief Answer:
Soap water hand wash, gloves and hypochlorite
Detailed Answer:
the protocol is
1
early diagnosis and initiation of treatment
2 isolate the patient with a separate bathroom. wear gloves before entering the room and remove them before exiting. wear a gown.
3 hand washing with soap and water for the patient especially after using the commode is recommended. as alcohol based handscrubs do not help in c difficile
4 environmental cleaning if surfaces wit 1 in 10 hypochlorite solution is recommended as c difficile can survive for weeks in dry environment
5 restrict indiscriminate antibiotic use
6 restrict acid suppression
hope this helps
do get back in case you have further queries
regards
Dr Samir Patil
Soap water hand wash, gloves and hypochlorite
Detailed Answer:
the protocol is
1
early diagnosis and initiation of treatment
2 isolate the patient with a separate bathroom. wear gloves before entering the room and remove them before exiting. wear a gown.
3 hand washing with soap and water for the patient especially after using the commode is recommended. as alcohol based handscrubs do not help in c difficile
4 environmental cleaning if surfaces wit 1 in 10 hypochlorite solution is recommended as c difficile can survive for weeks in dry environment
5 restrict indiscriminate antibiotic use
6 restrict acid suppression
hope this helps
do get back in case you have further queries
regards
Dr Samir Patil
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