Physicians and computer scientists are installing depth sensors and various monitors in hospital hallways, near patients’ bedsides and in operating rooms to monitor staff 24/7 and improve hand hygiene ...

Ekahau RTLS offers the unique ability to track the location and staff interactions with patients and to measure hand hygiene activity down to the individual caregiver. Because the Ekahau RTLS runs ...

The Albuquerque-based University of New Mexico Hospital plans to install a radio-frequency monitoring system from Ecolab to ensure staff comply with hand hygiene requirements, according to The ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to market demand for a stronger and more reliable hand hygiene compliance monitoring solution, Vitalacy, Inc., today announced the release of the new Gen4 ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to market demand for accurate and upgradable hand hygiene compliance monitoring, Vitalacy, Inc., today introduced a new, entry-level SmartBadge to its suite ...

The University of Miami UM-JMH Center for Patient Safety at Jackson Memorial Hospital is taking hand-washing awareness to a new level, with a new program that tests hand hygiene compliance using IT ...

Health care-related infections acquired in U.S. hospitals annually total an estimated 1.7 million, resulting in 99,000 associated deaths and billions of dollars spent treating them, according to the ...

University of Michigan Health and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have increased hand hygiene compliance significantly. The results of two technology-based hand hygiene improvement initiatives were ...

New Haven, Connecticut — Sing "Happy Birthday"? Recite the ABCs? Count 20 seconds? What's the best way to ensure the effectiveness of hand washing? Maintaining good hand hygiene practices remains key ...