Improving compliance with the C. difficile root cause analysis tool to reduce incidence

Owen, Liz BEd, Cert Infection Control, RGN

Liz Owen, BEd, Cert Infection Control, RGN, is infection prevention and control nurse, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Nursing Times 105(16):p 14-16, April 28, 2009.

ABSTRACT

This article outlines a project to improve the effective application of root cause analysis to reduce rates ofClostridium difficileinfection. Using a learning intervention and redefining infection-control practices produced better compliance with the root cause analysis tool on six medical elderly wards.