Healthcare Commission Response To Latest Rates Of Healthcare Associated Infections, UK

“These latest figures are a positive sign that the NHS is coming to grips with MRSA. This is despite significant increases in activity in hospitals, which are treating more elderly patients with more serious underlying illnesses. The reduction in MRSA reflects a concerted drive by healthcare organisations to put in place effective measures to deal with the infection. ‘Clostridium difficile’ infections are still rising, but at a slower rate. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses on November 3rd, 2007