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Six Key Components of C. difficile Infection Prevention Efforts1
| ➢ Prescribe and use antibiotics carefully |
| ➢ Focus on early and reliable diagnosis |
| ➢ Isolate patients immediately |
| ➢ Wear gloves and gowns for all contact with patient and patient-care environment |
| ➢ Assure adequate cleaning of the patient-care environment; augment with EPA-registered C. difficile sporicidal disinfectant |
| ➢ Notify facilities upon patient transfer |
