The reviewers conducted the review and agreed on 11 recommendations for prevention of C. Diff-associated diarrhea.
Here are the 11 recommendations:
1. Antibiotic stewardship.
2. Reduction of other potentially modifiable risk factors.
3. Utilization of specific probiotics to prevent C. difficile overgrowth.
4. Staff education regarding CDAD preventive measures.
5. Appropriate hand hygiene for everyone.
6. Environmental cleaning.
7. Medical equipment disinfection.
8. Early detection of C. Diff-associated diarrhea in symptomatic patients.
9. Usage of protective clothing/gloves.
10. Proper measures during outbreak.
11. Surveillance to monitor efficacy data of preventive measures.
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