Tyneside hospitals battle against MRSA target

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THE number of cases of MRSA in North Tyneside and Northumberland has exceeded annual targets, according to a senior health figure. From April 2007 to January 2008, Northumbria Health Care Foundation Trust, responsible for North Tyneside General Hospital and Wansbeck General, recorded 47 incidents of MRSA, 20 more than its target. However, the trust recorded 48 incidents of C.Difficile, which was within its target. This is outlined in a report by director of planning and performance for North Tyneside Primary Care Trust Mark Adams. Mr Adams said: "There is ongoing work to reduce the number of MRSA and C.Difficile infections.