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Reduce HAIs by 40+% and save $1M+ per year with electronic hand hygiene compliance for healthcare

The hand hygiene compliance sensor detects when an RTLS staff badge is nearby and if the individual has activated the dispenser or hand washing station according to the facility's customized protocols. Compliance data can be viewed at the hospital-, departmental-, role-, or individual-level, allowing healthcare facilities to audit hand hygiene processes and facilitate workflow enhancements.

Hand Hygiene Compliance - Problem

Still using the secret shopper method?

Everything in healthcare is being digitalized, so why keep ancient hand hygiene protocols like the secret shopper method in place? Direct Observation is far too labor-intensive, expensive, and typically only accounts for less than 5% of all hand hygiene events. For example, a 200-bed hospital with 10 units must conduct 2,000 audits monthly to meet Joint Commission requirements, resulting in nearly $79,000 annually for manual audits. The most significant disadvantage is the potential to influence the behavior of those who know they are being observed (Hawthorne Effect), which leads to grossly inflated hand hygiene compliance rates. Automated hand hygiene monitoring systems eliminate bias and inaccurate data, capturing continuous, real-time data.

Hand Hygiene Compliance - Solution

Digitalize your hand hygiene compliance to eliminate time spent on manual data entry and building compliance reports

Stay on top of The Joint Commission and The Leapfrog Group requirements by switching to an electronic monitoring system. Data from automated hand washing compliance detection systems capture 100% of hand hygiene compliance and are not subject to human error or reactive bias - showcasing true compliance rates and providing actionable insights into where improvement and further education may be needed.