Preventing Clostridium Difficile Transmission in Hospitals: Family Members Adherence to Infection Control
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Danielle Maria Stossier, BSN - College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Non-member
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- Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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Abstract
Despite widespread knowledge that consistent adherence to contact isolation precautions is a cornerstone of Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) prevention, recent studies continue to demonstrate poor compliance with these basic yet crucial infection prevention interventions, although hygiene has been shown to be the most important risk factor in hospitals acquired infections.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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2019-11-06T19:07:26Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Clostridium Difficile; Family Teaching; Infection Control; Family Member Education; Hospital Acquired Infections; C. Diff |
Conference Information
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
| Date | 2019 |
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