C. diff more prevalent than previously believed
Briefings on Infection Control, January 1, 2009
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A new nationwide APIC study shows the number of C. diff infections may be six to 20 times higher than previous estimates and that these infections may kill as many as 301 patients per day in hospitals across the United States. Based on prevalence rates, researchers estimated that C. diff infections cost an average of $32.1 million per day nationwide.
C. diff affects children, adults, and the elderly. And hospitals should be doing more to combat its spread, said experts at the November APIC press conference announcing the study results.
“We believe that this study should be a wake-up call for healthcare providers everywhere,” said Kathy L. Warye, CEO of APIC.
Healthcare administrators need to ensure that their facilities have adequate staff and resources and should make changes to combat infections, from bolstering environmental cleaning practices to establishing antimicrobial stewardship programs.
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