Clostridioides Difficile outbreak declared on 4N at SJCG

Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control

Please be advised that as of November 30th, 2021, a Clostridioides Difficile outbreak has been declared on 4N at St, Joseph’s Care Group, at 35 Algoma Street N.

All restrictions are in place.

Immediately place symptomatic patients on Contact (orange) Precautions and asymptomatic on Contact (green) Precautions
For symptomatic patients please use bleach to clean any shared use equipment and ensure hand washing is performed with soap and water
Asymptomatic patients will require Contact Precautions for 48 hours after admission
Discontinue Contact Precautions only under consultation with Infection Prevention and Control

Patient safety is a priority and it is our responsibility to eliminate hospital acquired transmission. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.