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While "catching" it is really unusual for a well person to catch this. C-Diff almost always comes from someone having to take anti-biotics. Do go online for research on C Diff and cleaning. There's a wealth of information online for you.
I currently have a client who fills up on beer and wine especially on weekends. When I go in on Monday, his bathroom is covered in feces on toilet seat around toilet, bathroom door, and walls. He doesn't have anything to clean his home with other than cheap dollar store bleach and cheap dollar store pine cleaner. There are no cleaning rags, so I basically have to use a mop to clean behind him. The kitchen is worse sometimes. Also, he orders carryout and will leave empty bags all over the living room.
I'm open to any suggestions on how I can address these issues with him.
Most people have c. diff in their digestive tract. It usually becomes a problem after high dose antibiotics or for those with immunity issues. Bleach whatever you can. Use disinfectants that have a high disinfectant rating. For people in the home, use gloves to "help" the sufferer for toileting and hygiene. Afterwards, wash hands vigorously with soap and water. Everybody in the home could benefit from probiotics - either pills or in food.
To clean C. diff, you can use bleach products or an EPA-registered disinfectant. You should also wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
Cleaning Use bleach: You can use a bleach product or mix your own. For a bleach solution, you can use a 1:10 dilution of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) and water. Clean surfaces: Focus on areas that are touched by hands, like doorknobs, electronics, and refrigerator handles. You can also clean the bathroom and kitchen. Clean linens: Wash linens on the hottest setting safe for the items. Clean with friction: Wet the surface well and clean using good friction. Let surfaces air dry: Allow the surface to air dry after cleaning. Washing hands Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 15 seconds. Wash your hands every time you use the bathroom and always before you eat. Wash your hands after handling laundry, even if you wore gloves. Other tips Consider wearing gloves while handling items. Remind relatives and friends taking care of you to wash their hands. Tell your health care provider that you have had C. diff.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Do go online for research on C Diff and cleaning. There's a wealth of information online for you.
I currently have a client who fills up on beer and wine especially on weekends. When I go in on Monday, his bathroom is covered in feces on toilet seat around toilet, bathroom door, and walls. He doesn't have anything to clean his home with other than cheap dollar store bleach and cheap dollar store pine cleaner. There are no cleaning rags, so I basically have to use a mop to clean behind him. The kitchen is worse sometimes. Also, he orders carryout and will leave empty bags all over the living room.
I'm open to any suggestions on how I can address these issues with him.
Cleaning
Use bleach: You can use a bleach product or mix your own. For a bleach solution, you can use a 1:10 dilution of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) and water.
Clean surfaces: Focus on areas that are touched by hands, like doorknobs, electronics, and refrigerator handles. You can also clean the bathroom and kitchen.
Clean linens: Wash linens on the hottest setting safe for the items.
Clean with friction: Wet the surface well and clean using good friction.
Let surfaces air dry: Allow the surface to air dry after cleaning.
Washing hands
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 15 seconds.
Wash your hands every time you use the bathroom and always before you eat.
Wash your hands after handling laundry, even if you wore gloves.
Other tips
Consider wearing gloves while handling items.
Remind relatives and friends taking care of you to wash their hands.
Tell your health care provider that you have had C. diff.