RCN responds to Healthcare Commission annual health check
Published: 18 October 2007
Responding to the publication of the Healthcare Commission annual health check RCN General Secretary Dr Peter Carter said;
"The results of the annual health check show that there is welcome progress in the NHS but there is still work to be done to ensure patients get the safe, quality care they deserve.
“The report also shows that trusts have improved on infection control but standards need to be higher. The lessons of the last few weeks prove that this issue is literally one of life and death. For us to tackle healthcare acquired infections staff need to be fully supported, the right resources have to be in place and responsibility must be shared from the board to the ward.”
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