Improved Adherence to C. Difficile Isolation Protocols Through Improved Education Methods
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/2/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 27, 2015 |
| End Date: | January 6, 2018 |
Improved Adherence to C. Difficile Isolation Protocols Though Improved Inter-disciplinary Educational Methods
This clinical trial studies how well inter-disciplinary educational methods work in improving
adherence to isolation protocols in patients with Clostridium (C.) difficile infections. An
inter-disciplinary educational method may help to prevent the spread of infection.
adherence to isolation protocols in patients with Clostridium (C.) difficile infections. An
inter-disciplinary educational method may help to prevent the spread of infection.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To lower rates of C. difficile transmission through improved adherence to recommended
isolation protocols.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Improve resident knowledge of infection control procedures and engagement in quality
improvement initiatives.
OUTLINE:
Residents and nurses are given a short presentation on isolation protocols for diarrhea and
enteric pathogens approved by Infection Control and covering their recommendations.
After completion of study, residents and nurses complete post-tests to determine the
effectiveness of the training every 6 months.
I. To lower rates of C. difficile transmission through improved adherence to recommended
isolation protocols.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Improve resident knowledge of infection control procedures and engagement in quality
improvement initiatives.
OUTLINE:
Residents and nurses are given a short presentation on isolation protocols for diarrhea and
enteric pathogens approved by Infection Control and covering their recommendations.
After completion of study, residents and nurses complete post-tests to determine the
effectiveness of the training every 6 months.
Patient Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient on the gynecologic oncology service
- Admitted to Seidman 6th floor of the Seidman Cancer Center
- Diarrhea or clinical concern for C. difficile infection
Exclusion Criteria:
Medical Staff Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any resident or nurse treating a patient meeting the above criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
We found this trial at
1
site
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.844.8797
Principal Investigator: John M. Nakayama
Phone: 216-844-1611
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) based at Case Western...
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