A patient tested positive for C-Diff, but they were not isolated promptly. This led to a C-diff outbreak affecting five other patients. Here's a quick way of remembering what to do when dealing with potentially infectious diarrhoea.

Follow SIGHT to take the right steps:

S - suspect that it might be infective where there is no clear alternative cause for diarrhoea

I - isolate the patient and consult the Infection Control team whilst determining the cause

G - gloves and aprons must always be used for all contacts with the patient and their environment

H - hnadwashing with soap and water shold be carried our both before and after each contact with the patient and their environment

T - test the stool for toxins by sending a specimen immediately