Why the NHS needs a deep clean - The Guardian 29th September 2007

The Lancet misses the point in suggesting that the government is focusing effort in the wrong areas to improve infection control (NHS superbugs, September 28). These actions are based on listening to the evidence of what works. The measures announced earlier this week - a deep clean of all hospitals and a "bare below the elbow" policy - are just part of a whole range of measures to improve cleanliness and reduce hospital acquired infections. We have put in place a range of measures which have already reduced MRSA rates, but we know more has to be done.

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