Purpose: To assess senior administrative leadership support for improving C. difficile prevention and allocating neededresources for improvement activities.
Source: Developed by ERASE C. difficile project team.
Instructions: Complete checklist, review responses to ascertain the level of leadership support, and consider which areas and strategies need strengthening.
| Leadership Support Assessment | Yes | No | Partial | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile prevention beyond current practices is a high priority within the facility | ||||
| There are visible role models/champions for antimicrobial stewardship for reducing C. difficile | ||||
| The facility has implemented antimicrobial stewardship policies | ||||
| There is a dedicated budget allocated for infection control activities | ||||
| The budget includes funding for education and training on infection control, including antimicrobial targeting | ||||
| The budget includes funding for information technology to support infection control, including antimicrobial targeting |
