Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Monday, 21 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what investigations have taken place into hygiene standards at Wythenshawe Hospital following the outbreaks of MRSA in May and June. - (Holding answer 24 October 2002).

Answer: Helen Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what investigations have taken place into hygiene standards at Wythenshawe Hospital following the outbreaks of MRSA in May and June. [76643] Jacqui Smith: [holding answer issued 24 October 2002]: Several meetings took place, attended by all relevant staff, including a consultant microbiologist and an infection control nurse. The trust's cleaning contractor was given instructions about additional cleaning requirements, with which it has complied. These enhanced cleaning measures are continuing to be monitored.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 76643; 391 c754W;391 c750W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Hospitals Disease control Hygiene Infectious diseases MRSA Standards Cleaning services University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk