Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for Clostridium difficile Isolation Room (Canada)

It is intended for use as a guideline only. At no time should this document replace existing documents established by the facility unless written permission has been obtained from the responsible facility manager. C. difficile is a spore-forming bacteria which can be part of the normal intestinal flora in as many as 50% of children under age two and less frequently in individuals over two years of age. C. difficile is the major cause of pseudomembranous colitis and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. C. difficile-associated disease occurs when the normal intestinal flora is altered, allowing C. difficile to flourish in the intestinal tract and produce a toxin that causes watery diarrhea. Repeated enemas, prolonged nasogastric tube insertion, and gastrointestinal tract surgery increase a person's risk of developing the disease. The overuse of antibiotics, especially penicillin (ampicillin), clindamycin and cephalosporins may also alter the normal intestinal flora and increase the risk of developing C. difficile diarrhea. The Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for Clostridium difficile Isolation Room (Canada) mobile app allows you to replace your paper checklist with an Android or iPhone. The mobile form includes fields to document items such as date, facility, location, notes and captures a signature. Once the mobile app is filled out a secure PDF is generated. The PDF is easy to share, and a copy is stored in your account for your professional biohazard cleanup records. You can also use the App Builder to personalize and customize this mobile form.