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.
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