Definition

The number of C. difficile infections reported, in people aged 2 and over, per CCG.

Clinical rationale

Reducing the incidence of healthcare associated infections (HCAI)

Data source

Mandatory surveillance by Public Health England

http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1254510678961

Numerator

The number of C. difficile infections reported, in people aged two and over

Denominator

Not applicable

Source: http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ccg-ois-1415-tech-guid.pdf.

• C. difficile
• Clostridium difficile
• patient safety

Documentation

• CCG_5.4_I00806_S_V1.1.pdfPDF

  Indicator specification

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• CCG_5.4_I00806_Q_V1.3.pdfPDF

  Indicator quality statement

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Data

• CCG_5.4_I00806_D_V5.xlsXLS

  Indicator data ()

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• CCG_5.4_I00806_D_V5.csvCSV

  Indicator data ()

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Additional Information

Coverage Start Date	2013-04-01
Coverage End Date	2013-09-30
Origin	https://indicators.ic.nhs.uk/webview/
Frequency
Homepage	http://www.hscic.gov.uk/article/2021/Website-Search?productid=14879&q=CCGOIS
License	UK Open Government Licence (OGL)
Publisher	NHS Digital
Visibility	PUBLIC
Source	https://indicators.ic.nhs.uk/webview/
HSCIC_unique_id	P01629
domain	Domain 5 - Treating and Caring for People in a Safe Environment and Protecting Them From Avoidable Harm
frequency	Other
language	en-GB
next_version_due	Dec-14
release_date	Sep-14
status	Live