Clostridium Difficile
Presented by Amanda Fay and Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
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This course will cover the proper procedure as well as patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations related to the prevention of transmission of Clostridium difficile also known as C. diff.
Meet your instructors
Amanda Fay
Amanda Fay is a clinical education and evidence-based practice educator, MSN, and RN with more than 21 years of nursing and education experience. She is an innovator with a passion for creating engaging, relevant programs that support individuals reaching their highest potential in both personal and professional domains. In…
Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
The MedBridge Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board ensures the development and maintenance of up-to-date and evidence-based clinical procedures. The review board is composed of leading nurse experts in the field: Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, and Margherita Labson, RN, BSN, MSHSA. The review board is involved in…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Introduction
This chapter includes an introduction to Clostridium difficile, information on all of the equipment and previsit preparation needed for this assessment, and recommended infection control policies.
2. Procedure: Clostridium Difficile
This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide for Clostridium difficile (also known as C. diff).
3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations
This chapter provides tips, precautions, and considerations for performing these skills in the home.
4. Patient and Caregiver Education
This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self management of their care.
5. Documentation Guidelines
This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting for patients who have Clostridium difficile.
6. Conclusion
This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner's knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.