UCSF strives to prevent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) among our patients through a collaborative and multidisciplinary effort. Below are some resources and materials that can be used to help reduce the risk of CDI among our patients.

CDI Bundle & Audit Data Entry Tool

Resources:

• Diarrhea Decision Tree (DDT)
• Bristol Stool Chart 
• CDI FAQ

Patient Education: English or Spanish
 

Hand Hygiene Videos:

• Hand Hygiene using Soap and Water      
• Hand Hygiene using Alcohol Based Hand Rub (ABHR)
   

For Contact Precautions:

• Putting on personal protective equipment for Contact Precautions 
• Removing personal protective equipment for Contact Precautions
• PPE training in slide presentation format
   

Signs: 

• Enteric Contact Isolation Sign: Place in clear pocket, front of isolation caddy
• Wash Hands with Water and Soap on Exit: Place on alcohol foam dispenser inside patient room to obstruct usage                               

Archive:

• FY2016 CDI Myths/Facts