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: 23 May 2024
Appendix A: How to determine case type
File Size: (500kB)
Publication Date: 22 August 2023
Appendix B: How to Determine the Origin with Onset in Community
File Size: (100kB)
Publication Date: 22 August 2023
Appendix C: How to Determine the Origin with Onset in a Healthcare Facility
File Size: (400kB)
Publication Date: 22 August 2023
Enhanced Surveillance Forms
Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection Data Reporting File (Excel Format)
Ireland’s specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases.