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HealthNHS NewsAnnual fall in MRSA and C Difficile Infections
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
17 July 2008 Department of Health Welcomes Record Annual Fall in MRSA and C Difficile Infections
- MRSA down over 49 per cent in last three years -
MRSA bloodstream infections fell by 30 per cent last year - the greatest annual reduction of the last 5 years - new figures published today have shown.
The quarterly figures on healthcare associated infections published today by the Health Protection Agency also show that the number of MRSA infections have fallen by over 49 per cent compared with the quarterly average in 2003/04.
The number of C.difficile infections fell by 32 per cent compared with the same quarter last year, showing significant progress. For those 65 and over, this quarter saw an expected seasonal rise, but this was only 6 per cent compared to the previous quarter, the smallest seasonal increase to date.
Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson said:
'The significant reduction in MRSA and C. difficile infections is a remarkable achievement, the result of the hard work and dedication of NHS staff and the right investment in staff and resources.
'We are tackling infections on every front with a relentless focus on cleanliness, best practice guidance on antibiotic prescribing, isolating patients and more infection control staff with more powers to help drive down infection rates. From April 2009 frontline staff, including the 5000 matrons we have now - more than double the number of last year - will also be able to report any concerns they have to the new regulator, the Care Quality Commission.
'Our strategy is clearly having an impact, with our challenging target to reduce MRSA by half now within touching distance, but this is not an issue we can be complacent about and we will continue to focus our efforts on reducing infections further.'
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