For more information on C. difficile in long-term care settings, take a look at the following:
“Diagnosis, management and prevention of Clostridium difficile infection in long-term care facilities: A review.” Published in: Journal of the American Geriatric Society; 2010;58:1556-1564.
“Clinical practice guidelines for Clostridium difficile infection in adults: 2010” update by the Society forHealthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Available at: www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/651706.
“Not Just a Maid Service” This training video focuses on the important role of environmental service workers in preventing C. difficile infections.Available at: www.notjustamaidservice.com/