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Hospital MRSA cases fall to new low
10:49am Friday 20th November 2009
CASES of MRSA in Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals have fallen by half in one year.
A total of 11 cases have been reported so far this year.
Four patients contracted the bug in hospitals while seven came into hospital with the infection, having caught it in the community.
A new technique for inserting drips into patients, called the aseptic non-touch technique has cut out infection completely since it has been introduced.
Director of nursing Terina Riches said staff had embraced the culture of infection control that has been embedded into all working practices.
“Our staff are more aware than ever of the role they play in preventing infections. The drops we are now seeing in infection rates, year on year, are a testament both to their willingness to change previous working methods and their determination to continue driving up standards.
“Patients are now more confident than ever that they can be safely treated in our hospitals.”
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