Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2008. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 December 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.
MRSA: Screening
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he expects MRSA screening for all elective patients to be in place by March 2009.
- Answer
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The Department has issued guidance covering methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening and expects all trusts to be screening relevant elective patients from April 2009 when our national commitment commences.The Department has a temporary national screening data collection system providing information on screening activity. This system is monitored to assess progress.The national health service is expected to have appropriate local assurances in place from April 2009 to ensure screening is taking place.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 485 c74W; 240911
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- MRSA Screening
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