Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP
Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare
November is C. diff Awareness Month. Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a germ that causes severe diarrhea, which can be life-threatening. It can affect anyone and is usually associated with recent antibiotic use. CDC estimates that C. diff causes almost half a million infections in the United States each year and contributes to about 29,300 deaths.
Help protect yourself, your family, and your community from C. diff:
Patients & Families—learn:
- What is C.diff and what symptoms to look for
- Who is at risk for C. diff infection
- How you can prevent the spread of C. diff in the hospital and at home
Healthcare providers—download, share, and order:
- The latest C. diff prevention guidance and resources for clinicians
- NEW and UPDATED C. diff materials for patients and clinicians
- FREE print materials (search “C. diff” under “Programs”)
- Answers to frequently asked questions about C. diff
Partners—explore new data:
- From CDC researchers about emerging strains, association with antibiotic use, recent trends in U.S. hospitals, and the COVID-19 impact on healthcare-associated infections
- From CDC and partners in the Antibiotic Resistance and Patient Safety Portal
Visit CDC’s C. diff website to learn more.
BriggsNetNews 