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Published Date: 18 June 2007
ONE in four NHS trusts is failing to hit targets aimed at tackling bugs such as MRSA, according to a new report.
Fewer trusts than last year can show they maintain standards on cleanliness and hygiene, despite a Government drive to get the message across.

The report, issued by the Healthcare Commission, is based on trusts self-reporting on whether they meet a set of 24 core government standards on care.



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  • Last Updated: 18 June 2007 8:42 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Hospital superbugs
 
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alex paterson,

embra 18/06/2007 14:02:26

Why cant these places be kept clean,And germ free,In this day and age it is crazy,Just clean.


 

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