Initiatives in 3 states show progress toward reducing C. difficile

Illinois hospitals collaborated  [PDF-552KB] to reduce Clostridium difficile infections 15% to 26%; one strategy included engaging environmental service workers.
Massachusetts’ CDI Prevention Collaborative  [PDF-547KB] reduced Clostridium difficile infections 25% by empowering frontline hospital staff on multidisciplinary teams.
New York’s Clostridium difficile Collaborative saves millions in hospital costs  [PDF-676KB] using an evidence-based infection prevention bundle and standardized environmental cleaning protocols.