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Superbugs: Government's clean hospital programme a sham
March 24, 2004 5:13 PM
The high rates of MRSA infection among children reported today is a black mark against the Government's record on NHS hygiene, the Liberal Democrats have said.
Rates of superbug MRSA infection among children have increased 19-fold between 1990 and 2001.
Paul Burstow MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, said:
"This report is a black mark against the Government's record on NHS hygiene.
"The Government has been complacent on tackling superbugs. Infection control teams are struggling with inadequate resources and are under-valued by hospital management. We need to get back to the times when hygiene was a key concern on the wards.
"Patients should be encouraged to make sure staff wash their hands. Infection control must be a top priority.
"The Government's clean hospital programme is a sham."
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