Front-line education by infection preventionists helps reduce Clostridioides difficile infections

Effect of a Virtual Reality Simulation Modality on Registered Nurse Knowledge and Behavior Related to Clostridioides difficile Prevention

“…and behavior gaps of healthcare workers in these areas have the potential (Finnimore et al, 2023) to reduce CDI incidence by 35%-50% (Kamkar, 2017;Read et al, 2020). Patient outcome data at the study site illustrated that multiple units were underperforming when compared to the standardized infection ratio for CDI and traditional educational approaches were not filling the professional practice gaps identified by nursing.…”

“…CDI preventative measures in healthcare settings include avoiding unnecessary use of antibiotics, hand hygiene, contact precautions, and thorough high-touch environmental cleaning (Nielsen et al, 2019). Educational interventions that address knowledge and behavior gaps of healthcare workers in these areas have the potential (Finnimore et al, 2023) to reduce CDI incidence by 35%–50% (Kamkar, 2017; Read et al, 2020). Patient outcome data at the study site illustrated that multiple units were underperforming when compared to the standardized infection ratio for CDI and traditional educational approaches were not filling the professional practice gaps identified by nursing.…”