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Following an unannounced inspection in July, the Healthcare Commission has commended Addenbrooke’s Hospital for good infection control procedures, saying that they found many examples of good practice and that they could see that tackling infections like MRSA and Clostridium difficile was a top priority for the Trust.
“I’m very pleased that the Healthcare Commission has been so positive about the work we’re doing,” said Margaret Berry, Chief Nurse at Addenbrooke’s. “Controlling infections is a key priority for everyone who works at the hospital, and I know that our staff have been working incredibly hard to achieve these results.
“What is particularly gratifying about this report is that it is based on a surprise inspection: the Healthcare Commission visited without warning, so we know that their assessment reflects the way we work on a normal day. Infection control is an issue that we have made part of everybody's job.”
The report makes some administrative recommendations, which the Trust has taken on board – but overall, Addenbrooke’s is winning the fight against infections. In April-July this year, the hospital had 20 cases of MRSA bacteraemia, compared to 33 cases in the same period last year: a decrease of nearly 40 per cent. The hospital is working towards meeting its target of no more than 50 cases in the current year.
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