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Do WiFi-based hand hygiene dispenser systems increase hand hygiene compliance?
Simone Scheithauer1, Johannes Bickenbach2, Hans Heisel3
1Division of Infection Control and Infectious Diseases, University Medicine Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany; Division of Infection Control and Infectious Diseases, University Aachen, RWTH, Aachen, Germany.
American Journal of Infection Control
|May 22, 2018
Summary
WiFi-based dispenser systems offer continuous monitoring to improve hand hygiene compliance. This technology supports infection control teams by enhancing prevention programs alongside traditional training.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare-associated infection prevention
- Infection control technology
- Digital health solutions
Background:
- Hand hygiene compliance is critical for preventing infections.
- Current methods for monitoring compliance have limitations.
- Innovative technologies are needed to enhance infection control strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of WiFi-based hand hygiene dispenser-driven self-assessment systems (WiFi-dispenser).
- To determine if these systems can assist infection control teams.
- To assess the role of continuous monitoring in infection prevention.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of WiFi-enabled hand hygiene dispensers for self-assessment.
- Continuous monitoring of dispenser usage data.
- Integration of WiFi-dispenser data with conventional hand hygiene training.
Main Results:
- Continuous monitoring of dispenser usage provides valuable data.
- WiFi-dispenser systems show potential to support infection control efforts.
- The systems are most effective when used as part of a comprehensive program.
Conclusions:
- WiFi-based dispenser systems can be a valuable tool for infection prevention and control.
- Continuous monitoring complements traditional hand hygiene training.
- These systems support infection control teams in improving compliance.
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