Public Board papers 31.03.22

C-Difficile 4. Effective

4.1 - Healthcare Associated Infections

There were three cases of C-Difficile in February that were deemed attributable to the Trust and a total of 37 attributable cases YTD. No lapses in care have been identified.

C-Difficile – in-month by location

Definitions COCA - Symptoms commenced more than 2 days after admission

COIA - Symptoms commenced within first two days of admission and has been an inpatient in the trust in the past 4 weeks COHA - Symptoms commenced within first two days of admission and inpatient in the past 12 weeks (but not past 4 weeks) HOHA - Symptoms commenced within first two days of admission (No admission in past 12 weeks) 45

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