The Health Protection Agency (HPA) this week published its latest quarterly report on MRSA and C difficile infection figures for the quarter to September 2007. In comparison with the previous quarter the number of MRSA infections has fallen by 18% and in C difficile there has been a 16% fall in the 65s and over age group. In the 2 to 64 age group, the number of C difficile infections has fallen by 14%.
This is a clear sign that the steps we are taking to tackle infections are working it is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of NHS staff who have been fighting infections in our hospital.
The contrast between a Government which is delivering real improvements for patients and an opposition which has opposed almost every new measure could not be sharper. Tory Health Spokesman Andrew Lansley will regret calling tough actions on cleanliness and infection control ‘gimmicks’.
Thu, Feb 14, 2008
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