C. difficile causes restrictions at Victoria Hospital
There are visitor restrictions in place at Victoria Hospital after an outbreak of Clostridium difficile was found on the surgical level.
There are five confirmed cases and two suspected cases of the bacterial infection.
“Five within such a short period, I wouldn’t say rare. It’s a concern,” said Dr. Khami Chokani, medical health officer with the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region.
The patients have been isolated in private rooms with signage on the doors telling people that gloves and gowns are required before entering and good hand washing with soap and water is necessary.