«The leveling off of CDI incidence toward the end of our study period may be the result of increased antibiotic stewardship programs and
improved infection control measures, such as use of contact precautions, cleaning and disinfection of equipment, and environment, and hand hygiene.»
In anticipation of programs from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that tie reimbursement to performance in key areas, the authors state that hospitals should have more incentive to
improve infection control and antibiotic prescribing
measures to prevent CDI.