
Scottish government makes tackling superbugs a priority - 1 Jul 2009
The Scottish government has insisted that tackling hospital infections is a major priority.
Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said it is "vital" that the public has confidence in the quality of care they are given.
Therefore, she has insisted that healthcare workers must all be aware of the part they can play in achieving this goal and eradicating infections such as MRSA.
"It is important that everyone in the NHS understands their role and the important contribution they make to tackling infections," Ms Sturgeon commented.
She added that the Scottish government is committed to doing "all it can" to cracking down on hospital superbugs.
Meanwhile, a number of NHS trusts in England have hailed recent reductions in their infection rates over the last year.
Tony Curtis, chief executive of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said doctors, nurses and other hospital employees have all worked hard to minimise risks.
He added that they all "deserve our praise" for embracing the new infection control regime and meeting their responsibilities.
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