An independent review into cases of C difficile associated disease at the Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria, has found its facilities 'inadequate for effective patient isolation and infection control'.
The independent review team recommended several specific actions to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a result of the findings.
Health Protection Scotland also today published an examination of C difficile cases across all health boards.
Download the independent review at www.abdn.ac.uk
Workload pressures, a confusing national structure, and lack of training are preventing patient safety from being prioritised in the NHS, the chief inspector of hospitals has warned.
Unions at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust have passed a ‘no confidence vote’ in its senior management because of patient safety concerns.
A trust is asking for £14m capital funding to address fire safety issues after a “recommendation” from its local fire and rescue service.
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