C. difficile Enhanced Surveillance

The enhanced C. difficile infection surveillance system is completed by hospitals on a voluntary basis and submitted to HPSC bi-annually.

Enhanced Surveillance Protocols

Clostridium difficile infection protocol

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Publication Date: 25 April 2025

Appendix A: How to determine case type

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Publication Date: 22 August 2023

Appendix B: How to Determine the Origin with Onset in Community

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Publication Date: 22 August 2023

Appendix C: How to Determine the Origin with Onset in a Healthcare Facility

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Publication Date: 22 August 2023

Enhanced Surveillance Forms

Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection Data Reporting File (Excel Format)

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Publication Date: Updated April 2014

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