What do I do after returning home from the hospital?

What do I do after returning home from the hospital?

You can return to your normal routine once you are back at home. The diarrhea is often better or gone before you go home, which makes the spread of Clostridioides difficile to others much less likely.

You can lower the chances of developing Clostridioides difficile infection again or spreading it to others. For example:

• Take your medication to treat Clostridioides difficile exactly as instructed by your healthcare provider and pharmacist. Take all the medication as directed. Do not take half-doses or stop before you have taken all the medicine.
• You and your family members should wash their hands after going to the bathroom, before preparing or eating food, and when hands are dirty.
• Clean surfaces in bathrooms and kitchens regularly with household detergents/disinfectants.
• Tell your healthcare provider if your diarrhea returns.