Method for automated monitoring of hand hygiene adherence without radio-frequency identification

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010 Dec;31(12):1294-7. doi: 10.1086/657333. Epub 2010 Oct 25.

Abstract

Many efforts to automatically measure hand hygiene activity depend on radio-frequency identification equipment or similar technology that can be expensive to install. We have developed a method for automatically tracking the use of hand hygiene dispensers before healthcare workers enter (or after they exit) patient rooms that is easily and quickly deployed without permanent hardware.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / administration & dosage*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Electronics / instrumentation*
  • Feedback
  • Guideline Adherence
  • Hand Disinfection / methods*
  • Humans
  • Hygiene
  • Population Surveillance / methods*
  • Radio Frequency Identification Device

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local