All Infection control articles – Page 26
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NewsHospital infection controls criticised
A hospital has been told to improve its infection control standards by health inspectors who made 16 requirements for change.
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NewsHealth network appoints new chairman
The South London Health Innovation and Education Cluster has appointed Paul Lincoln, the chief executive of the National Heart Forum, as its chairman.
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NewsC diff target increased to 50% in Scotland
NHS boards in Scotland are being asked to meet an increased target in the reduction of over-65s catching Clostridium difficile in their hospitals - placing the figure now at 50%.
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NewsRobot hospital workers testing under way
A fleet of robots is to carry out day-to-day tasks at an NHS hospital, it has been revealed.
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NewsDH launches release of weekly infection rates
The Department of Health has asked the Health Protection Agency to publish weekly figures for MRSA and C difficile infections.
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NewsLansley outlines NHS plans in first public speech
Andrew Lansley has given further details of his plans for the NHS in his first major public speech as health secretary.
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Trusts to report weekly on infection
The Department of Health has asked the Health Protection Agency to publish hospital infection reports on a rolling basis.
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NewsC diff deaths at Salford Royal
An investigation is under way at one of the country’s top performing trusts following an outbreak of C difficile.
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NewsRole of patient data questioned following inpatient survey
Questions have been raised about how trusts and regulators should use patient feedback, after findings from the latest annual inpatient survey appeared to contradict inspection reports.
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NewsHealth bill announced in Queen's speech
The Queen’s speech has prepared the way for a new health bill, the draft text of which was leaked two days ago.
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CommentCoalition health policy: all action on the united front
NHS fortunes will rely on Tory and Lib Dem harmony as Andrew Lansley steps into the role of health secretary
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HSJ KnowledgeWHO surgical safety checklist: a simple list gives a sure touch
The World Health Organization’s surgical safety checklist is a valuable communication tool in a high risk environment. Helen Mooney looks at how a simple routine can save lives
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NewsLabour cling onto Tooting after trust chair criticises Tory candidate
Sadiq Khan has retained Tooting for Labour.
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NewsInspectors criticise hospital's infection controls
Infection control measures at Borders General Hospital in Melrose have been criticised after inspectors raised concerns over the risk to staff and patients.
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NewsHospitals warned to dispose of waste properly
An investigation has been launched after tonnes of hospital waste was dumped at an old airfield in Suffolk, the Environment Agency said.
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NewsHospitals hit with surge in norovirus closures
Hospitals have been hit by a three-fold increase in ward closures and infections from the winter vomiting bug in the past four years, figures show.
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NewsNHS tainted blood decision due
A celebrated composer who contracted HIV and hepatitis C through infected NHS blood transfusions will learn the outcome of his legal challenge over compensation payments on Friday.
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CommentPaul Corrigan and Bill Moyes on foundation trust autonomy
Five key changes must be fought for if autonomous foundation trusts are to flourish
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CommentNorman Warner: face up to NHS efficiencies
There will be no money - and no rationale - for propping up failing NHS services, the former health minister warns
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NewsHow Labour saved the NHS from the brink
Nigel Crisp believes that when Labour inherited the NHS in 1997 it was ‘falling apart’. After four years away from the service the former chief executive reflects on the successes of the last 13 years - and the missed opportunities. By Alastair McLellan