Archive: Mrsa

NHS patient safety concerns raised

Not all trusts fully complying with patient safety alerts

Only a third of NHS trusts are fully complying with patient safety alerts, campaigners has claimed.

'Shocking' NHS accident inaction condemned

Mid-Staffordshire inquiry ordered

Hospital criticised over 33 infection deaths

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MRSA Action UK: Annual MRSA Day and Global MRSA Summit

Our friend and colleague Jeanine Thomas from across the pond in Chicago, Illinois, has organised an MRSA Summit to open proceedings for World MRSA Day, which we recognise on 2nd October - the anniversary date of the discovery of MRSA here in the UK.

MRSA Action UK: International MRSA Testing Week, April 1-7th

MRSA Survivors Network, a global leader in the fight for MRSA awareness, education and prevention launches this week – "International MRSA Testing Week, April 1-7th" a new global campaign with the slogan "Prevention Saves Lives" that draws critical attention for the need of healthcare facilities worldwide to screen high risk patients for MRSA upon admission with continued surveillance and testing – active detection and isolation saves lives.

MRSA Action UK: MRSA and the new generation of bacteria

We hear talk from world leaders about the world economy staring into the abyss and the effects this will have on people’s lives if we enter another recession. Last week at the Infection Prevention Society Conference in Bournemouth, we heard presentations from some of the country’s top medical professionals speaking about the future of healthcare, infection control, and the emergence of newer resistant and more deadly bacteria.

MRSA turns 50, but who remembers, MRSA Action UK

With the opening of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester on Sunday the 2nd October, who of those attending will realise the significance of the date and that it coincides with remarkable event some 50 years ago to the very day.

Mid-Staffordshire inquiry ordered

Inquiry ordered into Mid-Staffordshire's substandard care

Health secretary Andrew Lansley has ordered a full public inquiry into the unnecessary deaths of up to 1,200 people at Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

'Shocking' NHS accident inaction condemned

Patient safety concerns revealed by new data

A widespread failure across the NHS to comply with patient safety standards has been described as "shocking" by the Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) charity.

'Obsolete' penicillin poses EU-wide risk

Hospital-acquired infections pose major health threat across Europe

EU officials are due to address penicillin's nearing obsolescence, which a report published today has warned poses a "potential health crisis".

Branson attacks hospital infection rates

Sir Richard Branson criticises govt "tinkering" on infection rates

Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has said if the airline industry had the track record of the NHS on hospital infection it would have been "grounded years ago".

Battle against MRSA shows signs of success

The battle against MRSA is showing signs of success, with cases down by a third compared to last year.

Call for 'systematic' hospital infection approach

The govt's infection control strategy helps hospitals tackle the problem

The government's focus on MRSA is contributing to rising numbers of other healthcare-associated infections, it has been claimed.

Infection lottery 'undermining patient choice'

Hospital infection rate 'postcode lottery'

Patients are unable to make a meaningful choice about which hospital they prefer without full information about infection rates, a health expert has said.

Govt welcomes 'very satisfying' efforts on infection control

Most trusts taking hospital hygiene seriously, survey shows

NHS trusts are working harder to improve their infection control standards after a sustained focus from the government, a survey has suggested.

NHS hospitals set to miss hospital deep clean deadline

The deep cleaning programme aimed at eliminating super bugs from hospital

NHS hospitals are likely to miss targets to complete deep cleaning operations by the end of March.

Superbug infections increase

The government face criticism on hospital cleanliness

A sharp rise in the number of deaths from the Clostridium difficile (C. diff) superbug has prompted an angry reaction from opposition parties.

Infection control figures challenged

Hospital cleanliness efforts are being stepped up at present

New statistics out today show strong progress against hospital superbugs, but opposition parties are challenging the figures.

Lib Dems question deep clean "gimmick"

NHS cleaners question £50m "deep clean" strategy

Opposition MPs have accused the government of prioritising spin over science, as its hospital deep cleaning policy comes under renewed attack.

Doctors criticise Cameron's plans for superbug fines

Party leaders claim initative on hospital superbugs

David Cameron has defended Conservative proposals to financially penalise hospitals where patients catch 'superbugs'.

Hospitals ordered to deep clean by spring

Critics claim handwashing more effective than deep cleans

The health secretary has ordered all hospitals to complete anti-superbug 'deep cleans' by March 2008.

DoH 'encouraged' by hospital superbug figures

The health secretary has welcomed the latest figures on 'superbug' infections, describing them as "encouraging".

MRSA down but other super bug soars

The Department of Health's (DoH) attempts to combat hospital 'super bugs' have achieved mixed results.

Govt promises to work with doctors on NHS reform

The new health secretary Alan Johnson has admitted the government failed to carry NHS professionals on past reforms.

Govt hits back over Tory NHS target pledge

The government has today hit back at the Conservatives' new health reform plans, saying their pledge to scrap NHS targets would result in an increase in MRSA.

NHS 'set to miss' MRSA targets

Memo reveals concern that NHS will meet its MRSA targets

Health minister Andy Burnham has insisted the government can still meet its target to cut rates of hospital superbug MRSA, after a leaked memo shows the NHS is set to miss it.

Warts and all ratings reveal NHS weakness

Healthcare Commission publishes new NHS trust performance ratings

More than 200 hospital trusts have been branded "weak" in the way they manage their resources under tough new performance ratings by the Healthcare Commission.

Slow test results 'threaten waiting time targets'

Healthcare Commission warns slow diagnostics threaten NHS waiting times

Diagnostic tests and scans must be improved if NHS trusts are to meet next year's target of ensuring all patients are treated within 18 weeks of referral, a new report warns.

Hospital criticised over 33 infection deaths

Hospital trust criticised over C. difficile outbreak as new figures show the infection is on the rise

The health watchdog has today condemned "serious failings" in the management of an NHS trust, which led to the death of 33 people from a hospital-acquired infection.