The resolution designates November of each year as "C. Difficile Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. It highlights the significant impact of Clostridioides Difficile (C. Difficile), a bacterium responsible for severe colon inflammation, which affects approximately 500,000 patients annually in the U.S. The resolution notes the alarming statistics associated with C. Difficile infections, including nearly 29,000 deaths each year and substantial healthcare costs, emphasizing the need for improved health practices and education among healthcare workers to mitigate the spread of this infection.
To promote awareness, the resolution urges the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing November as C. Difficile Awareness Month and encourages public officials and citizens to engage in activities and programs that raise awareness about the infection and its prevention. The goal is to foster a better understanding of C. Difficile infections and the measures that can be taken to reduce their incidence and impact on public health.