The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on provider use of electronic hand hygiene monitoring technology
Olivia Hess, Jo Dee Armstrong-Novak, Michelle Doll, Kaila Cooper, Pamela Bailey, Emily Godbout, Michael Stevens, Gonzalo Bearman
Abstract
The use of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system (EHHMS) decreased due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We analyzed dispenser use, hand hygiene (HH) badge use, and HH compliance to determine the effect of COVID-19 on EHHMS use and HH compliance. HH product shortages and other pandemic-induced challenges influenced EHHMS use.
Topics & Concepts
HygieneCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicCoronavirusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Economic shortage2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineDiseaseVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakInternal medicinePathologyGovernment (linguistics)LinguisticsPhilosophyInfection Control and VentilationInfection Control in HealthcareCOVID-19 and Mental Health