HEALTHCARE-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS

Early day motion 1707, tabled 18 June 2009 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 29 members.

That this House recognises the significant challenge of healthcare-acquired infections on service delivery, patient safety and well-being and public confidence; welcomes the British Medical Association's report on reducing healthcare-acquired infections; expresses concern that short-term targets have replaced sustainable, evidence-based strategies for dealing with these infections; notes the impact of overcrowding and understaffing on infection-control practices; calls on the Government to produce long-term policies that tackle patient throughput and high bed occupancy; and further calls for adequate resources for thorough everyday cleaning.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 7, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.