Below are some of our favorite resources for combatting C. difficile. Check back often for updates to make sure you Know Your Poo!

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SUCCESS STORY – Regional medical center lowers C. diff rates and patient time in isolation

POLICY – Reporting for C. difficile: LabID events (White Paper)

POLICY – Trending Topics in C. difficile Diagnosis and Reporting

POLICY – Newly Released IDSA/SHEA Clinical Practice Guidelines for C. difficile; Focus on Diagnosis

STUDY – New research presented at IDWeek 2017 highlights importance of appropriate testing

STUDY – Stanford reduces C. diff rates by 25% with enhanced testing criteria

SUCCESS STORY – The VA lowers system-wide C. diff rates by 15%

POLICY – AHRQ releases Clinician Summary of latest evidence for C. diff diagnosis, prevention, and treatment

POLICY – C. diff Practice Guidelines available from the American College of Gastroenterologists

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Cepheid answers FAQs on C. diff