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  • Hospital Infection Control
  • Microbiology

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  • Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) pose a significant threat in healthcare settings, particularly during outbreaks.
  • Effective containment strategies are crucial to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
  • Identifying asymptomatic carriers is key to interrupting transmission pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a rapid, ward-based screening and isolation initiative for Clostridium difficile carriers.
  • To assess the impact of this intervention on hospital-acquired infections during an outbreak.
  • To determine the number of patients needing screening and isolation to prevent one infection.

Main Methods:

  • A ward-based screening and isolation program was rapidly implemented during a Clostridium difficile outbreak.
  • The initiative targeted patients identified as carriers of Clostridium difficile.
  • Outcomes measured included averted hospital-acquired infections and the resources required for screening and isolation.

Main Results:

  • The initiative successfully averted 5 out of 10 expected hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile infections.
  • No significant harms were identified as a direct result of the screening and isolation program.
  • Preventing one infection required screening approximately 197 patients and isolating 4.4 patients.

Conclusions:

  • Rapidly deployed ward-based screening and isolation of Clostridium difficile carriers is an effective strategy for outbreak mitigation.
  • This targeted approach can significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections.
  • The intervention offers a favorable risk-benefit profile for controlling Clostridium difficile transmission.