Facility (n = 6 of 8)

Number (%)

Written infection control policy

6 (100)

CDI-specific infection control policies

2 (33)

Glove use for residents with active CDI

6 (100)

Staff should be educated on transmission and epidemiology of CDI

6 (100)

Recommend private rooms for residents with active CDI

3 (50)

Use of sporicidal agents for room of resident with active CDI

2 (33)

Restrict antibiotic use

0 (0)

Antibiotic stewardship program in facility

0 (0)

Staff educated on infection control policies by in-service discussions

6 (100)

Staff educated on infection control policies annually or upon new hire

5 (83)

Staff Perceptions (n = 21)

Number (%)

Knew C. difficile caused intestinal infection or diarrhea

19 (90)

Received facility based CDI-specific training (any time)

15 (71)

Within the past year

9 (43)

Unsure of timing

6 (28)

Never received facility based CDI-specific training

7 (33)

Felt comfortable with facility’s CDI policy

17 (81)

Correctly stated facility CDI policy

11 of 17 (65)

>90% compliance with facility’s CDI protocol

15 (71)

Desired more training and education on CDI and policies

14 (67)