The Care Quality Commission's (CQC) 2009 Inpatient Survey published this week shows a steady increase in the number of inpatients satisfied with the standards of care they receive but highlights areas where improvements could be made. Commenting on the survey, Steve Barnett, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: "This year's figures show improving performance in a number of areas, particularly infection control, and a reduction in waiting times and the amount of mixed-sex accommodation...
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