ABC News Highlights C-Diff Prevalence in Healthcare

Tonight ABC News ran a feature on the prevalence and impact of C-Diff on hospitals and nursing homes. While the focus was more on hospitals, the most interesting segment featured a clinical study on the effectiveness of bleach decontamination in the post-sub-acute setting.

Bottom Line: Consumers demand and deserve your respect, rightfully so, regarding the prevention of this infectious disease. Here are several tools for you to use when communicating to employees, residents, and families:

Mayo Clinic Guidelines on Hand Washing

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Facts on Seasonal Flu

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