This inservice provides caregivers with an overview of how C. difficile bacteria travel, risk factors that can increase a client’s chances of infection, symptoms, and complications, and more. Caregivers will learn how to help prevent the spread during their daily work by utilizing contact precautions.

Describe how C. difficile bacteria are spread.
Name at least five risk factors for C. difficile infection.
Describe at least three symptoms and two complications of a C. difficile infection.
Discuss three ways that you can help prevent the spread of C. difficile.
Demonstrate your understanding of contact precautions when working with clients infected with C. difficile.