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TConley1 Tietiana Conley C. DIFF Rasmussen University ADN Program PN1 Instructor: Cierra Lee Assignment Due Date: 11/19/2023
TConley2 1. Chloridoids difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that can cause severe and sometimes life- threatening diarrhea. It is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections in hospitals and long-term care facilities. C. diff bacteria can be found in feces and are spread by direct contact with contaminated objects or surfaces. The most common mode of transmission is through the ingestion of spores that are left on surfaces or objects and then transferred to the mouth. In healthcare settings, C. diff can spread from person to person via contaminated hands of healthcare providers or through the use of shared medical equipment. C. diff infections can also occur outside of healthcare settings in the community. People can become infected with C. diff by ingesting the spores that are present in contaminated food, water, or surfaces.   2: As a nurse, there are several actions that I would take to protect myself and other patients on the unit when caring for a patient with C. diff, including: Strict adherence to contact precautions: This includes wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and gowns when caring for the patient, and ensuring that visitors and other healthcare staff are also adhering to contact precautions. Frequent hand hygiene: I would perform hand hygiene before and after each patient interaction, and after removing any PPE. Hand hygiene should be done using soap and water, as alcohol-based hand sanitizers are not effective against C. diff spores. Environmental cleaning and disinfection: I would ensure that the patient's room and all equipment used during their care is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected using an appropriate disinfectant that is effective against C. diff spores. Isolation: The patient with C. diff should be isolated in a single room with a private bathroom. The room should have negative pressure and be equipped with appropriate signage to ensure that visitors and other healthcare staff are aware of the precautions in place.
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