Infection control plan at B.C. hospital failed to fulfil recommendations, expert ...

Infection control plan at B.C. hospital failed to fulfil recommendations, expert ... VICTORIA — A program to prevent and control the spread of serious infections fails to meet "any modern staffing recommendations," found an internationally recognized expert called in to look at unusually high levels of C. While the doctors' letter said only that there had been 84 deaths associated with C. "To advise you on that 84 individuals have died as a result of C. In an interview, de Jong said he does not have a number for deaths caused by C. De Jong said he has asked Dr. "One of the reasons we're not sure where to go with this is we've got to work out clearly whether we just put another 12 (infection control) practitioners in place, would that really make a difference?" he said, explaining that might dissuade others on staff from taking individual responsibility for the issue. "We're not sure of that, and that's why we haven't raced to implement that. "When you've got a facility that is showing improvement, but is still out of step with what we would deem acceptable levels of this infection, and you have recommendations from a professional about what is required to address that, I believe you have to follow those recommendations," he said. New Democratic Party health critic Mike Farnworth said he agrees all 13 recommendations should be implemented, especially the one relating to proper staffing levels for infection control. "This just illustrates there's a disconnect between what's happening in the health authority and what the minister thinks is or is not happening," he said, noting de Jong didn't know the letter from Burnaby doctors even existed until the NDP raised it in question period Wednesday. One of those not getting an immediate response was the staffing deficiency Gardam identified in the regional infection prevention and control program. "This one is one of the ones that (is) still under discussion," Fraserealth vice-president Dr. "We know we have low numbers compared to other health authorities or hospitals, but we also rely on the fact that infection prevention control is the responsibility of everyone who is touching patients," he said. "I think that's outrageous and I think the government needs to be prepared to put resources in place to do that. Farnworth said he is concerned about the obvious lack of communication between Fraserealth and de Jong regarding the recommendations. difficile is believed to have contributed to a patient's death. Of those 13 cases, officials at Fraserealthadded, eight involved patients over the age of 80, and all had other complicating medical conditions. Patient Safety and Quality Council to work directly with Fraserealth on implementing all 13 recommendations. Fraserealth asked Gardam last November to look at the high levels of C. Gardam's report, which contained 13 recommendations, was released by Fraserealth on Thursday, one day after a harsh rebuke by doctors at Burnabyospital was made public. "I think it's just unconscionable, appalling that one of the key findings is that we don't by any definition meet modern staffing standards," he said. "This directly impacts the control of organisms such as C. "Burnabyospital and Royal Columbianospital currently have a total of four (infection control practitioners) who provide services for roughly 800 in-patient beds. Not good enough, saidealth Minister Mike de Jong. Infection control plan at B.C. hospital failed to fulfil recommendations, expert ... Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 02/03/2012