The questions within this survey will be used to collate information relating to paediatric Clostridioides difficile diagnostics, treatment and prevention.
Data collected covers organisational information linked to numbers of cases and outbreaks, as well as diagnostic tests utilised and impacts on infection control and antimicrobial stewardship. All questions (except this one) can be skipped if the information is not appropriate to disclose for information and data governance purposes. However, the more questions completed and data provided the higher the impact of any survey outcomes.
The data collected will then be analysed to identify any trends, with any conclusions being published and shared through paediatric networks to support benchmarking and improvement in diagnosis of paediatric C. difficile. All data collected will be summarised and anonymised prior to any dissemination.
This service evaluation has been registered (3864) with and reviewed by the audit and quality team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The service evaluation is being led by Dr Ben Chadwick and Kate Rennie with the support of Dr John Hartley, Dr Jane Freeman and Professor Elaine Cloutman-Green. If you have any concerns about how this data will be utilised please contact the study team via kate.rennie@gosh.nhs.uk.