A Serious Problem with Serious Consequences

Clostridium difficile infection is a serious disease that takes a heavy toll on the people afflicted with it. C. difficile spores are easy to spread and extremely difficult to kill. There are many paths of transmission that contribute to the spread of C. difficile:

  • From infected patients to the hands of healthcare workers, visitors and the environment.
  • Progressive distribution of spores through multiple contacts...to multiple surfaces and people.

Ecolab's Comprehensive Approach to Controlling Clostridium difficile

 

Break the chain of transmission with a multi-pronged approach from the infection prevention experts at Ecolab, which includes:

  • Highly effective hand hygiene and environmental hygiene products.
  • Training on best practices in hand hygiene and environmental hygiene.

Hand Hygiene
Ecolab has the knowledge and experience to help you implement a comprehensive hand hygiene program as part of your clostridium difficile control initiatives including:
  • A complete line of hand hygiene liquid and foam products and training on how to use them
  • Tools to educate and encourage staff and patients to use correct hand hygiene procedures and products.
EnCompass™
Ecolab takes a comprehensive approach to environmental hygiene with the EnCompass™ Program which includes:
  • Specific products and procedures.
  • Complete staff training on cleaning and disinfection products and procedures.
  • Focus on high-touch surfaces.
  • outcome monitoring for continuous improvement.
Virasept®
An EPA registered, ready-to-use solution that kills C. difficile without the material incompatiblity or malodor of bleach:
  • Kills C. difficile spores in 10 minutes on hard non-porous surfaces.
  • Effective against a broad spectrum of organisms as listed on the label.
  • Quick control of MDROs on surfaces in 4 minutes or less.
  • Complete tools and training for proper use and application.