What type of hygiene practice is essential when dealing with C-Diff patients?

Regular hand washing is essential when dealing with C-Diff patients because Clostridium difficile (C. diff) spores are highly resistant to many common disinfection methods, including alcohol-based hand sanitizers. While hand sanitizers may be effective against many pathogens, they do not effectively kill C. diff spores. Therefore, thorough hand washing with soap and water is the recommended practice to physically remove the spores from the hands, significantly reducing the risk of transmission. This practice is crucial in a healthcare environment where preventing infection spread is vital for patient safety and public health.