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Holyrood's five opposition parties have united to launch an action plan to tackle hospital-acquired infections.Holyrood's five opposition parties have united to launch an action plan to tackle hospital-acquired infections.
The proposals, drawn up with the help of expert Professor Hugh Pennington, aim to halve the number of C.difficile cases within two years.The proposals, drawn up with the help of expert Professor Hugh Pennington, aim to halve the number of C.difficile cases within two years.
The move came after an outbreak at Vale of Leven hospital in Dunbartonshire, in which 18 patients died.The move came after an outbreak at Vale of Leven hospital in Dunbartonshire, in which 18 patients died.
Scottish ministers said improving infection control in hospitals was a top priority. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said much of the plan's content was already being implemented in Scotland.
The opposition party action plan, which has the support of Vale of Leven families, has gone beyond current government action by suggesting a new hospital infection Czar be appointed to police hospitals. However, she has asked the national task force on healthcare associated infections to consider it.
'Piecemeal approach' "I do believe this issue is not about party politics," Ms Sturgeon said.
The plan, which is being debated at Holyrood, also called for the fitting of automatic, sensor-operated taps to cut the spread of infection, and isolation facilites for all C.diff or MRSA patients. "It requires the combined efforts of everyone in this parliament, as well as the entire Scottish population, if we are to succeed in reducing infection rates."
Labour's Jackie Baillie said the action plan was a comprehensive and effective alternative to the government's complacent and piecemeal approach. 'Complacent approach'
The opposition party action plan, which has the support of Vale of Leven families, has gone beyond current government action by suggesting a new hospital infection tsar be appointed to police hospitals.
The plan, which was debated at Holyrood, also called for the fitting of automatic, sensor-operated taps to cut the spread of infection, and isolation facilites for all C.diff or MRSA patients.
A total of 55 people at the Vale of Leven hospital were affected by the bug, and 18 patients died, between December 2007 and June 2008.A total of 55 people at the Vale of Leven hospital were affected by the bug, and 18 patients died, between December 2007 and June 2008.
An initial review of procedures at the hospital, published in August, found "inadequate" infection controls, although a follow-up report this week said improvements were now being rapidly implemented.An initial review of procedures at the hospital, published in August, found "inadequate" infection controls, although a follow-up report this week said improvements were now being rapidly implemented.
Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said the issues highlighted at Vale of Leven were also being taken forward across Scotland. Labour MSP Jackie Baillie, whose constituency takes in the hospital, welcomed progress but renewed calls for a public inquiry.
"Nicola Sturgeon's approach to C difficile has been complacent and piecemeal," she said.
Ms Sturgeon has not ruled out a public inquiry and said the issues highlighted at Vale of Leven were also being taken forward across Scotland.