BioVigil’s Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Drives Meaningful and Sustained HAI Reduction

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aggregated client performance data shows that healthcare organizations using BioVigil reduced healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by an average of 46.95% and sustained those improvements year over year. The vast majority of partner facilities experienced meaningful and lasting declines in infection rates with continued use of the platform. Individual-level accountability and real-time feedback […]

It’s time to hit refresh and reconsider automated hand hygiene

We recently returned from the annual APIC conference, and sprinkled through conversations we had, we couldn’t help but notice a lingering theme shared with us by potential customers. Namely, their first experience with automated hand hygiene did not meet their expectations, and they are still getting over the hangover effect. That is perhaps to be […]

The secret to fending off illnesses? Soap and water.

“Wash your hands!” said every mother to every kid, over and over again. It turns out, mom is right. Washing your hands is essential for preventing the spread of viruses and other illnesses, as well as protecting yourself from getting sick. There’s no better time than now to listen to her. According to the CDC, this […]

What are we thinking? Top issues around hand hygiene in health care facilities

Over the last few months, we have attended several meetings and conferences focused on health care facilities and infection control. We talked with many different care providers and listened to their challenges, concerns, and observations. What we found was an increasing conscientiousness around the hand hygiene process and its connection to higher quality, better outcomes, […]

The Best Ways to Avoid Spreading Germs When Visiting in the Hospital

Visiting loved ones in the hospital can do wonders for lifting their spirits and making them feel supported, especially during the winter doldrums. That’s why it’s important to take precautions so you’re not spreading infection while spreading cheer. The most frequent way that infection is transmitted in the healthcare setting is through direct contact. This […]

Infection Preventionists Harness BioVigil Electronic Hand Hygiene Solution to Strengthen Infection Control

In the ongoing battle against healthcare associated infections (HAIs), healthcare facilities and their dedicated Infection Preventionists continually seek innovative solutions to enhance their efforts. BioVigil, an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system, is one such example of a recent innovative technology offering a solution in this solution field. In In this post, we’ll explore how IPs […]

7 Tips for Ensuring Staff Buy-In When Implementing an Electronic Hand Hygiene Solution

Implementing an electronic hand hygiene solution is a significant step toward improving healthcare outcomes and patient safety. However, the success of such an implementation depends largely on one crucial factor: staff buy-in. Without the active participation and support of your healthcare professionals, even the most advanced technology can fall short of its potential. In this […]

For Better Patient Safety, Use Data to Pinpoint and Correct Problems

How a small hospital made big improvements with electronic hand hygiene monitoring and data collection It’s not enough to have data, if the data is not valid or reliable to be able to make informed decisions. Case in point: Limestone Medical Center, a 20-bed critical access hospital in Groesbeck, TX, about 40 miles east of […]