Written question asked by Ian Gibson (Labour) on Friday, 18 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 April 2005. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 April 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to communicate the results of the Regional Review Panel in relation to hospital acquired infection; what steps he is taking to communicate level 1 and 2 recommendations of the Rapid Review Panel to NHS trusts.

Answer: Dr. Gibson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what steps his Department is taking to communicate the results of the Regional Review Panel in relation to hospital-acquired infection; [216929] (2) what steps he is taking to communicate level 1 and 2 recommendations of the Rapid Review Panel to NHS trusts. [217865] Miss Melanie Johnson: Recommendations from the rapid review panel have been widely publicised. The most recent reports were announced in the Medical Director's Bulletin. Future reports will also be announced via the Chief Executive's Bulletin.

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