But the Conservatives have criticised the government for failing to successfully tackle hospital acquired infection.

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The commission will also carry out national reviews to improve performance in areas including children's hospital services, hospital acquired infection, heart failure, substance misuse, tobacco control and mental health.

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So yes of course there's a problem with hospital-acquired infection but I think there are good plans on hand to deal with that.

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