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November is Clostridioides difficile Awareness Month

Clostridioides difficile (also known as C. diff)​ is estimated to cause almost half a million illnesses in the United States each year. C. diff is a germ that causes diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon) and can be life threatening. Most cases of C. diff occur when you’ve been taking antibiotics, and about 1 in 5 patients who get C. diff will get it again.

Together with their partners, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)​ is working year-round to reduce C. diff infections and protect patients. This C. diff Awareness Month, we encourage you to check out and share our C. diff resources to raise awareness about the importance of stopping the spread of this deadly bacteria: Get practical advice on how to prevent the spread of C. diff in the hospital and at home.

 

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14nov12:00 pm1:30 pmEHR Simplification and DocumentationSDAHO Webinar

14nov1:30 pm2:30 pmUse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Serious Illness CommunicationMJHS Palliative Care Webinar

14nov3:00 pm4:00 pmHow to Support and Empower Caregivers of People Living with DementiaCAPC Webinar

18nov2:00 pm3:00 pmMeeting the CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure in the Geriatric Emergency DepartmentWebinar

19nov11:00 am12:00 pmBEAM SD (Behavioral Health, Education, Access and Management for South Dakota)SDAHO Webinar