22nd July 2023

A 66-year-old woman on the acute medical unit is noted to have loose pungent stools

A 66-year-old woman on the acute medical unit is noted to have loose pungent stools. This follows a prolonged ITU stay for severe diabetic ketoacidosis. Stool samples confirm a diagnosis of Clostridium difficile. The ward team commence antibiotic treatment as per their trust guidelines and contact the infection control team for guidance on managing this patient.

Which of the following infection control measures should be implemented?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.