New plan launched to tackle Britain's high rate of hospital infection

doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7428.1366-c

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Stephen Pincock

London

The British government has announced new plans to tackle the problem of hospital acquired infections, which affect about 100 000 Britons each year and generate costs of £1bn ($1.7bn; €1.4bn).

The new plans, proposed by chief medical officer, Professor Liam Donaldson, include appointing a director of infection control with the power to enforce infection control measures at every NHS trust.

The plans also promise a new drive to ensure that staff wash their hands frequently. The Commission for Health Audit and Inspection will also be asked to make infection control a key …