Superbugs

EDM number 356 in 2008-09, proposed by Bob Spink on 17/12/2008.
Categorised under the topics of Diseases and Health services.

That this House is concerned that, despite recent falls, infection rates of MRSA, C. difficile, Norovirus and other superbugs remain high, and there is considerable public anxiety about this issue; notes that as everyone can carry and spread superbugs, patients and visitors as well as hospital staff have a part to play in helping to tackle infection; believes that patients should individually be provided with the means and information to protect themselves and others when they go into hospital; and calls upon the Government to provide a comprehensive range of personal antimicrobial products that are proven to kill superbugs and a hygiene guide to every NHS in-patient prior to admission, or as soon after admission as possible as this will help reduce infection rates, empower patients and instil good hygiene practices at a fraction of the financial cost of treating those who contract superbugs.

This motion has been signed by a total of 31 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.