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Project Number: | I01HX002332-01A2 |
| Title: | Mentored Enhanced Implementation and Evaluation of National VA Mandates To Prevent The Spread Of C Difficile infection |
| Principal Investigator: | Nasia Safdar |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
| Congressional District Code: | 2 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2018 - September 2022 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $208,028 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$708,304 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Background: C. difficile infection (CDI) is increasing in incidence and severity; CDI affects 500,000 Americans each year, causes 20,000 deaths annually, and imposes a significant financial burden on healthcare institutions. Preventing CDI is essential, and the VA Multidrug Resistant Organism (MDRO) Program Office recently mandated a bundle for prevention of CDI in VA facilities. The bundle includes appropriate diagnostic testing, optimization of hand hygiene compliance, contact isolation for CD... |