Preventing and controlling the spread of infection in hospitals and other healthcare settings will be the key aim of a strategy announced today by Health Minister Angela Smith. The Infection Control Strategy will be taken forward by a Steering Group led by Chief Medical Officer, Etta Campbell, which will examine key priority areas such as prevention, surveillance, control of MRSA and staff education and training. Ms Smith said: “The prevention and control of healthcare acquired infection has been a key public health issue over the last number of years. Events, locally and internationally, have served to focus attention on the need to develop a strong strategic approach in this area of concern.
Northern Ireland has new MRSA strategy
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i am student studing from a health backround and have had to research the effects and spread of this disease as part of my course context. From my research i found out many interesting facts and things that i could not explain or understand and after completing my report i would say that i would be most than interested in a position/role within my local NHS hospital, so i could talk to the multi-disciplinary team concerning mrsa. This is at a close rangre from my school setting so therefore due to this it is at easy accesibility.
I’d be happy to start a website for a Northern Ireland Support Group. Let me know if you would value this
Dave
Is there a active group in Northern Ireland that represents the interests of MRSA victims and their families?
my husband died as a result of mrsa in feb 2004 are there any other patients / relatives of anyone who contacted mrsa in the royal victoria hospital belfast in this past year