Clostridium Difficile Specimen Selection Checklist
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Jordin Rex, SN, School of Nursing, Sam Houston State University, Magnolia, Texas, USA; Mona Cockerham, PhD, RN, CPHQ, School of Nursing, Sam Houston State University, The Woodlands, Texas, USA
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Abstract
A clostridium difficile specimen selection checklist was implemented on a Medical Surgical unit to increase adherence to hospital policy on appropriate sampling for laboratory testing.
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Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019:Innovating Healthy Clinical and Academic Environments: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Professional Well-Being, February 22-24, 2019. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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2019-02-14T16:51:38Z
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Type Information
| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
Category Information
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Clostridium Difficile; Quality Improvement; Specimen Selection |
Conference Information
| Name | Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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