Incidence of healthcare-associated infection - C. difficile (NHSOF 5.2.ii)

The number of Clostridium difficile infections reported to Public Health England (PHE), in patients aged two years or older.

Purpose

This indicator aims to measure the progress in reducing the incidence of avoidable harm, specifically healthcare-associated C. difficile infections.

Current version updated: Aug-17

Next version due: Aug-18