Once you read the two articles available below and complete the Critical Appraisal Tool below, you can then register for the live session by clicking Take Course. You will then receive an email with a Microsoft Teams link. Copy and paste it onto your calendar to be able to join on the day of the live discussion. 

Articles:

Click the links below to access both articles. You must read the articles and attend the live session to be able to claim CE credit.

Article #1: Alcohol use as a risk factor for Clostridioides difficile CLICK THE DOWNLOAD FULL ISSUE BUTTON ON THE TOP OF THE PAGE

Article #2: Examining the impact of clinical features and built environment on risk of hospital onset Clostridioides difficile infection

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Contact Person: Kelli Heisner MSN, RN, CIC; Manager, Infection Prevention, Advocate Oak Brook Support Center

Article #1 References: Ashmaig, H., Lindsey, K., Reese, S., & Knapek, K. (2025). Alcohol use as a risk factor for Clostridioides difficile. American Journal of Infection Control 53(4), 422-425. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2024.12.002

Article #2 References: Singh, P., Reid, E., Smyer, J., Martin, J., Odei, J., Hebert, C., & Kline, D. (2025). Examining the impact of clinical features and built environment on risk of hospital onset Clostridioides difficile infection. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 46(3), 249–255. doi:10.1017/ice.2024.239

Speaker:

John Delano, MPH, CIC, LSSGB; Multi-Site Director, Infection Prevention, Advocate Oak Brook Support Center

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this blended activity for a maximum of 2.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.