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Hospitals must publicly report infection rates, experts say

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Hospitals must publicly report infection rates, experts say
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Should hospitals publish their infection rates?  Industry Experts and Patient Advocates argue yes.  In order to truly see a change in MRSA infections (and other infections for that matter), transparency regarding infection rates is key.  Should hospitals publish their infection rates?  Industry Experts and Patient Advocates argue yes.  In order to truly see a change in MRSA infections (and other infections for that matter), transparency regarding infection rates is key.

Some even argue that in order to encourage hospitals to report these rates, that public reporting should be tied to hospital funding by the Federal and Provincial Governments. 

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