C. diff Clostridium difficile Disinfection Services
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What is C. diff?
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) or called C. diff is a bacterium that causes inflammation of the colon, known as colitis. People who have other illnesses or conditions requiring prolonged use of antibiotics, and the elderly, are at greater risk of acquiring this disease. The bacteria are found in the feces. People can become infected if they touch items or surfaces that are contaminated with feces and then touch their mouth or mucous membranes. Healthcare workers can spread the bacteria to patients or contaminate surfaces through hand contact.
C diff. Symptoms can include:
Watery diarrhea (at least three bowel movements per day for two or more days)
Fever
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Abdominal pain/tenderness
How is Clostridium difficile Transmitted?
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) sheds in feces. Any surface, device, or material (e.g., toilets, bathing tubs, and electronic rectal thermometers) that becomes contaminated with feces may serve as a reservoir for the Clostridium difficile spores. Clostridium difficile spores are transferred to patients mainly via the hands of healthcare personnel who have touched a contaminated surface or item. Clostridium difficile can live for long periods on surfaces.
C-Diff Disinfection Methods should include:
Launder all clothing/bedding/towels with color safe bleach in hot water.
Surface wipe all areas with Hospital Grade bleach based disinfectant (especially high contact areas).
Electro Static Spray application of surface protector.