Judicious Antibiotic Use in Long Term Care Facilities Program

Clostridium difficile

Clostridium difficile is the most common cause of non-epidemic diarrhea in long-term care settings. The incidence and severity of the disease have been increasing in recent years. Long-term care residents are specifically at risk of acquiring infection and developing disease and complications, due to high rates of antibiotic use, close contact with other individuals, and advanced age.

The following resources are available on the topic of Clostridium difficile in long-term care.

• Clostridium difficile: Self Study Module
  Self-study training module that addresses Clostridium difficile in long-term care facilities.
  
  
• Clostridium difficile: Printable Handout (PDF: 144KB/ 2 pages)
  Information from the self-study training module in a printable format.
  
  
• Clostridium difficile: Self Assessment Quiz
  Self-study training module that addresses Clostridium difficile in long-term care facilities.
  
  
• Presentation: Clostridium difficile in Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF: 3.18MB/20 pages) Large File Warning: may download slowly.
  
  
• Clostridium difficile References and Useful Links