The trust says procedures at the Princess Royal have changed

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says it has increased training in infection control at the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal, Telford.

A report on the issue will be discussed at a meeting of the trust on Tuesday.

The inspections were made in the wake of concerns about the spread of the MRSA superbug.

'Not enforced'

The renal unit at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has been criticised for its overcrowded conditions and lack of storage space.

Lino floor covering was found to be cracked in places and there were blood spatters on the floor, the inspection team discovered.

Fears were also expressed that some carpeted floors could harbour infections.

It was discovered that alcohol gel bottles for hand washing were not kept filled at all times at the Princess Royal.

The use of hair covering in the kitchens and sterilising unit was not being enforced and bathrooms were only cleaned once a day, the inspectors found.

The trust says bathrooms are now being cleaned more regularly and carpets are being replaced by washable flooring.

It also hopes to open renal units at the Princess Royal and Welshpool Hospital to take the strain off the Royal Shrewsbury.

The Royal Shrewsbury and the Princess Royal officially merged to become one trust in October 2003.