Abstract:Background: Unnecessary testing for Clostridioides difficile can lead facilities to overreport laboratory-identified (LabID) events. Because false-positive LabID tests could dilute infection control resources, we developed best practice alerts (BPAs) in the electronic health record, educational materials as well as a follow-up system to help reduce unnecessary testing and, therefore, reduce false-positive results. Methods: Three BPAs were initiated in late August, 2018. Alerts fired when clinicians tried to or… Show more
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