If Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Infection (CDI) is suspected, send a stool sample for testing and initiate Contact Precautions Plus (+)
Empiric therapy for CDI should be started while awaiting diagnosis if:
Assess patient for medications or interventions that are known to cause diarrhea, such as laxative therapy and enteral feeds, etc.
Do not test stool of asymptomatic patients