Next steps in the drive to maintain cleanliness in hospitals and tackle healthcare associated infections were confirmed by the Department of Health. A new hospital regulator with powers to impose fines and close down entire wards in hospitals that do not meet hygiene requirements will be introduced and hospitals across England will undergo an aggressive programme of intensive deep cleaning. [click link for full article]

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