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ON May 23rd, 2008, the French Ministry of Health launched a national hand cleanliness campaign targeting health care workers, patients, and the general public. The campaign emphasizes that proper hand hygiene is the key element in preventing and controlling nosocomial infections.
It is critical that a through cleansing of one’s hands with a liquid alcohol solution containing an emollient to protect the skin precedes all health care treatments, no matter where they are carried out. All health care establishments throughout the country should see to it that these solutions are available at patient’s bed. Health care workers would also be required to carry a small bottle of disinfectant in the pockets of their uniform. |
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MRSA part of the Queen's speech |
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Written by Christine Besson
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Thursday, 19 May 2005 |
 May 17th 2005.
London: the Queen's Speech
Amongst other health issues, a major Bill outline a plan to combat hospital superbug MTSA. The Health Improvement and Protection Bill will mean hospitals managers could face fines if their wards are not kept clean. It is hoped rates of MRSA will fall.
Responding to the Queen's Speech, Mr James Johnson, chairman of the British Medical Association said:
"The plans to ensure care homes and independent
healthcare providers, as well as NHS sites, take action on hygiene are welcome.
However, current rates of MRSA are still high. These proposals are scanty on the
detail of concrete measures to reduce healthcare associated infections. We look
forward to examining specific plans to tackle these issues as soon as possible.
The government must put up dedicated resources if patients and healthcare
workers are to be protected."
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