C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice
Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium which produces spores. C. difficile spores are a dormant form of the bacteria that are highly resistant to heat and many disinfectants. The spores can survive in the environment for months and even years and are the main route of transmission following contact and ingestion.
A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see below) which can be adopted by your organisation. Also suitable for use within Podiatry.
Alternatively, a complete set of IPC Policies are available to purchase @ £89.99.
Updated: 04/03/2026
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