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    More hospital cleaners the answer to superbugs

    The simple step of bringing in more cleaners to ensure greater hygiene in hospitals could be a key to combating superbugs.

    UNISON is calling for more hospital cleaners to stamp out superbugs once and for all.

    Ratings published by the UK government's healthcare watchdog show a major improvement in the quality of NHS care in England.

    Trusts have taken a huge leap forward in meeting a broad range of measures that matter to patients, including safety, waiting times, infection control and health outcomes, says the Healthcare Commission.

    However, MRSA rates are still too high - 60% of trusts have failed to hit their reduction targets.

    A sharper focus on cleaning is needed in order to conquer hospital-acquired infections, said UNISON head of health Karen Jennings.

    "We need to see a sharper focus on cleaning services, and they must be a fully funded part of the NHS - not contracted out to private firms," she said.

    "An increase in the number of cleaners would help to speed up the rate of improvement."

    http://www.unison.org.uk

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