A new study from Tork shows a correlation between technology adoption and hygiene compliance among healthcare workers.
According to results announced September 18, 95% of healthcare professionals said it’s important for facilities to use the most-up-to-date technology, such as hand-hygiene monitoring systems, to mitigate infections.
Nearly 70% of workers said introducing technology to their facilities has helped improve hygiene compliance. But of those, 40% said there facilities are not introducing the types of technology that can address hand hygiene and cleaning protocols.
The most common barriers cited were lack of financial resources (35%) and lack of training and education (32%), Tork reported.
According to the World Health Organization, hand hygiene remains the most important strategy in mitigating the spread of healthcare-associated infections in healthcare facilities.
Staff are increasingly looking to modern technology as a way to advance operational efficiencies and address hygiene compliance. Connected devices such as the Tork EasyCube® Facility Management System provides real-time, actionable data from people counters and connected dispensers to keep facility managers and cleaners informed about cleaning status and provide insights into usage and traffic trends.
“Healthcare workers carry a great amount of responsibility, protecting the health of patients on a daily basis,” said Tom Bergin, Marketing Director for Essity Professional Hygiene, North America. “Introducing new technology and modernizing our facilities can play a critical role in supporting their efforts to maintain safe environments and ultimately, deliver an elevated patient experience.”
