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Going further faster: A pocket guide for chief executives and boards

Meeting the MRSA target and increasing productivity

  • Document type:
    Guidance
  • Author:
    Department of Health - MRSA/Cleaner Hospitals Programme
  • Published date:
    9 May 2006
  • Primary audience:
    Chief Executives,Professionals
  • Product number:
    275155
  • Gateway reference:
    6508
  • Pages:
    16
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

This pocket guide on meeting the MRSA target and increasing productivity is for chief executives and boards.

It provides information on:

  • What are your goals
  • Questions for chief executives to ask
  • Where to focus
  • How to focus
  • Sustaining improvements
  • Underpinning strategies

Sustainable improvement in HCAI requires board-level support and endorsement, with every trust having a prioritised action plan that is integral to its overall strategic direction. Achievement of the target will require the engagement and active involvement of all staff working at every level of the organisation, supported by the infection control team and identified 'champions'.

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