Single-Use Disposable Commode Pan/Bedpan Liners to Reduce Future Risk of Hospital-Acquired Clostridium Difficile Infection
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Brenda L. Jenkins, BSN, University of Mary, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
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Abstract
The history and evolution of the pilot project developed is in reference to the first hospital acquired (HA) Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) outbreak in a rural hospital within western Canada and how one can best manage human fecal waste to decrease the likelihood of HA inpatient transmission.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-20T16:40:27Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Keywords | Clostridium difficle infection; Human fecal waste management; Nursing |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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