tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23756853.post4499474462466717433..comments2023-10-23T12:29:13.288-04:00Comments on Airborne Infection Prevention: MRSA Action UK-They Get it!Niagara Guide Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646712488751631155noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23756853.post-36927901167728157562008-06-09T16:43:00.000-04:002008-06-09T16:43:00.000-04:00We certainly have got it, but this is something we...We certainly have got it, but this is something we have said when we all came together as a group to campaign for safe standards, all of us victims of inadequate systems to manage avoidable infections that have killed and maimed. If you look at our submission to the Department of Health back in 2005 you will see that we did indeed mention the need for airborne transmission to be taken into consideration, extract:<BR/>"All NHS Bodies should have written local policies, including a<BR/>strategic estates plan, which reflect statutory requirements and national guidelines on<BR/>the provision of a safe environment. The development of these policies should take<BR/>account of infection control advice and will include but not be restricted to:<BR/>Building and refurbishment (including air handling systems)<BR/>We would wish to see clear guidelines and regulation within the Code of Practice on<BR/>the provision of:<BR/>• A clean environment;<BR/>• Safe water supplies and cooling systems;<BR/>• Operating theatres with appropriate clean air systems, including UVGI technology;<BR/>• Equipment for sterilisation and decontamination;<BR/>• Isolation facilities with effective negative pressure ventilation......."<BR/><BR/>There are some references in the legislation that followed this consultation, in the Hygiene Code, but these make no direct mention of MRSA or C.diff as being airborne. The research you have cited does however which is really useful for those of us who wish to make the case for more use of technology that's there and ready to be used, why is it though that this is being overlooked?<BR/><BR/>We have also been told that C.diff spores have been found on the tops of curtain rails, so there is substantial evidence out there that should be making our decision makers sit up and take notice - then we can all shout Eureka when they do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com