Superbug project rolled out after successful Lothian trial
A PROJECT trialled in the Lothians to cut superbug rates is to be rolled out across the country.
It has been announced that the infection control and bed management IT systems will go nationwide after proving a success in hospitals such as the ERI and the Western General.
Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said she was also going to make C.diff targets tougher after notable improvements, especially in the Lothians.
She said: "I've repeatedly made clear that tackling hospital infections is my top priority.
"That's why we've put in place a package of measures designed to crack down on infections. These measures have seen C.diff cases drop to their lowest since surveillance began. But we're determined to do more. All boards will now have a more challenging C.diff target to meet, as we bid to halve C.diff infection rates by next March."
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