St. Rochus Hospital in Castrop-Rauxel Re-Certified for Excellence in Infection Prevention
Castrop-Rauxel, Germany – St. Rochus Hospital has once again been awarded the MRE quality seal, recognizing its sustained commitment to preventing and controlling multi-resistant pathogens. The re-certification underscores the hospital’s dedication to patient safety and its adherence to the highest standards of hygiene and antibiotic stewardship.
The MRE seal, awarded by North Rhine-Westphalian MRE networks, signifies that St. Rochus Hospital consistently meets rigorous criteria including a sufficient number of trained hygiene specialists, regular staff education, controlled antibiotic use, and proactive screening for infection risks. “This seal is not only a confirmation of our accomplished work in infection prevention, but also a clear promise to our patients: thier safety and well-being are always our top priority,” stated Dr. Böhner. The renewed award demonstrates the reliability of facilities within st. Paulus GmbH, the Catholic hospital association operating several hospitals in the region, in maintaining extraordinary infection prevention practices.
Multi-resistant pathogens – bacteria resistant to many common antibiotics – pose a meaningful threat to patient health, increasing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.The MRE quality seal identifies hospitals actively working to mitigate this risk and ensure a safe environment for patients. Jasmin Kochanski, a hygiene specialist at the hospital, received the seal alongside Dr. Böhner.
This achievement builds on recent recognition for St. Rochus Hospital, which was also named among “Germany’s best hospitals” in a ranking by the FAZ Institute this summer, highlighting the consistently high quality of medical care provided in Castrop-Rauxel.
What the MRE quality seal means:
MRE stands for “multi-resistant pathogens” – bacteria that are insensitive to many common antibiotics. The MRE quality seal of the North Rhine-Westphalian MRE networks recognizes clinics that are particularly committed to preventing and controlling such pathogens.
Requirements for the award:
* Sufficient number of trained hygiene specialists
* Regular training and further education
* Controlled use of antibiotics (“antibiotic stewardship”)
* Screenings and audits for early detection of infection risks
the aim is to significantly reduce the risk of hospital infections for patients and to ensure a safe hospital stay.
