Heightened hygiene measures at hospital following MRSA outbreak

Tue, 07 Jul 2015

Standards of hygiene are being raised at Noble's Hospital following a recent MRSA outbreak.

That's according to the lead nurse in infection prevention and control.

Margaret Knight says increased hand cleaning will be expected from patients and visitors, and staff will see a boost to surface cleaning - which is expected to last for some time.

She explains what's on the cards:

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Margaret Knight

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Heightened hygiene measures at hospital following MRSA outbreak

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Tributes paid to former Southern 100 Stalwart Jack Wood

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