‘Back to basics’ hygiene the key to success

THE director of Nursing at Mallow General Hospital yesterday attributed the success of the hospital in the HSE audit to “back to basics” hygiene, the diligence of staff and in-service training.

Mary Owens, who has specific responsibility for hygiene at the hospital, was “absolutely delighted with the result and very proud” of being declared the cleanest hospital in the country.

The hospital, built in 1935, had been inundated with calls of congratulation throughout the day from former patients, GPs and the local community.