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Hello all, our CDI rates are continuing to rise. We test a lot more than many other Trusts, however, we also have an increase not accounted for by testing. Does anyone seek to identify those most at risk for C.diff and do any preventative work? Is anyone trying pre-biotics or other treatments? Sue

Hi, I would be interested to know if Trusts are still using wipable computer keyboards in clinical areas? If yes, is this based on any legislation/evidence from research?

Hi all Following a recent C. difficile toxin outbreak on one of our wards, we have been reviewing the process of patients emptying their own stoma bags for an from an IPC point of view. Does anyone have any best practice advice they can share? Many thanks