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Surveillance C Diff p.1 of 2 Revised Aug. 12, 2008 - 0645
Surveillance C Diff p.1 of 2 Revised Aug. 12, 2008 - 0645
(CDI)
Admission
4 weeks prior
to admission
Discharge
< 4 weeks
post DC
*48 hrs
HO-HCFA
CO-HCFA
4-12 weeks
Post DC
Indeterminate
>12 weeks
CA
**
Time-lines
** CO-HCFA: Community Onset- Healthcare Facility Associated CDI has onset on admission or within the 48 hour window, and
symptom onset was < 4 weeks since last discharge from a HCF.
** CA: Community Associated CDI has onset on admission or within the 48 hour window and patient onset was > than 12 weeks
since last discharge from a HCF.
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