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
16, Jun 2025
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Appendix A: How to determine case type
22, Aug 2023
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Appendix B: How to Determine the Origin with Onset in Community
22, Aug 2023
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Appendix C: How to Determine the Origin with Onset in a Healthcare Facility
22, Aug 2023
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Enhanced Surveillance Forms
Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection Data Reporting File (Excel Format)
01, Jun 2025
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Information, Data and Reports for
Ireland’s specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases.