National CDI death monitoring
Scottish Government should identify a national agency to undertake routine national monitoring of deaths related to CDI.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedSection 2.1 notes the report's call for better national monitoring of HAI-related mortality, particularly C. diff deaths (recommendations 70 and 71). While the response details national and local surveillance data collection for HAI policy and Health Protection Scotland's role in developing guidance for local HAI surveillance programmes (Section 3.2), it does not explicitly identify a specific national agency for the routine national monitoring of deaths related to C. diff infection. Chapter 5 confirms the Scottish Government and Crown Office are taking action on these recommendations by requesting progress assessments from NHS boards.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
National mandatory CDI surveillance includes monitoring of CDI-related deaths. Public Health Scotland and ARHAI Scotland provide national surveillance. Quarterly reports published. ARHAI Scotland 2024 Annual Report reflects comprehensive surveillance work.
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National surveillance system captures CDI-associated mortality data at ward hospital board and national levels.
Scottish Government identified national agencies for routine monitoring of C. difficile-related deaths. Implemented through existing HAI surveillance structures and Healthcare Improvement Scotland oversight.
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National surveillance systems reformed and modernised following the Vale of Leven Inquiry. CDI rates reported through multiple levels of organisation from ward to Board level.