Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-14621242
22 August 2011 Last updated at 14:23 ET
C. diff cases close Lockhart Hospital in Lanark
A hospital in South Lanarkshire has been closed to new admissions following an outbreak of C. difficile.
Seven patients at the 30-bed Lockhart Hospital in Lanark have tested positive for the infection since June.
NHS Lanarkshire said it had stepped up hygiene procedures and taken rapid action to reinforce infection control systems within the hospital.
The facility, which provides medical, rehabilitation and terminal care, has stopped admitting further patients...
22 August 2011 Last updated at 14:23 ET
C. diff cases close Lockhart Hospital in Lanark
A hospital in South Lanarkshire has been closed to new admissions following an outbreak of C. difficile.
Seven patients at the 30-bed Lockhart Hospital in Lanark have tested positive for the infection since June.
NHS Lanarkshire said it had stepped up hygiene procedures and taken rapid action to reinforce infection control systems within the hospital.
The facility, which provides medical, rehabilitation and terminal care, has stopped admitting further patients...