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Significant impact of terminal room cleaning with bleach on reducing nosocomial Clostridium difficile

Journal article
Abstract: 
The intervention consisted of replacing quaternary ammonium compound as a room cleaning agent with dilute bleach to disinfect rooms of patients with CDI upon discharge. Results There was a 48% reduction in the prevalence density of C difficile after the bleaching intervention (95% confidence interval: 36%-58%, P < .0001). Conclusion The implementation of a thorough, all-surface terminal bleach cleaning program in the rooms of patients with CDI made a sustained, significant impact on reducing the rate of nosocomial CDI in this health care system.
Authors: 
Donna M. HacekAnna Marie OgleAdrienne FisherAri RobicsekLance R. Peterson AJIC Volume 38Issue 5Pages 350-353 (June 2010)
Category: 
Control
Prevention
Intervention Study