Decreasing Hospital-Acquired Clostridioides Difficile in Patients With Cancer.
Clin J Oncol Nurs
; 26(2): 215-218, 2022 04 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1765480
ABSTRACT
Patients with cancer are particularly susceptible to Clostridioides difficile infections because of their exposure to antibiotics, serious underlying chronic illnesses, advancing age, immunocompromising conditions, and extended lengths of stays in the hospital setting. In addition to suboptimal hand hygiene, other potential sources for bacterial transmission in the hospital setting include high-touch surfaces within the patient's immediate environment. Payers, such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, continue to prioritize the reduction of healthcare-associated infections.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Clostridioides difficile
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Neoplasms
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin J Oncol Nurs
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Neoplasms
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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