Proceeding contribution from Baroness Young of Old Scone (Non-affiliated) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 26 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health Bill [HL].

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Perhaps I can provide some clarification on the new regime on healthcare-acquired infection that will come into place on 1 April. All NHS trusts will be required to register with the Care Quality Commission for their performance on healthcare-acquired infection. We will publish those registrations, including any conditions that we lay on trusts that fail to perform to the code. My understanding is that, as I am sure the noble Lord, Lord Darzi, will confirm, the regulatory performance of individual trusts will be a core part of the quality accounts. It will not be an optional ability to bury their bad news.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 708 c163GC
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disclosure of information Codes of practice Accountability Administration Health services Hygiene Infectious diseases NHS Patients Public consultation Primary care trusts National Institute for Health and Care Excellence MRSA Standards Safety Care Quality Commission National Quality Board
Legislation: Health Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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