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 use BioVigil to aid in their mission as part of the healthcare continuum.
Accountability and Recognition
The BioVigil system promotes accountability among healthcare personnel by offering both positive reinforcement and corrective feedback. It allows Infection Preventionists to pinpoint problem areas and respond quickly, ensuring that hand hygiene protocols are followed consistently. They can also recognize and reward staff who consistently maintain proper hand hygiene, motivating others to do the same.
Data-Driven Insights
Reliable data allows IPs to identify patterns and trends in infection rates. BioVigil’s analytics provide valuable insights, enabling professionals to make informed decisions, refine protocols, and enhance their infection control strategies.
Education and Training
BioVigil facilitates education and training by offering multi-sensory real-time reminders to healthcare staff about the importance of hand hygiene. The system uses a color-changing badge that also offers audible and vibratory alerts based on recent interactions, making it a powerful teaching tool.
Reduced Infection Rates
Workflow monitoring and Real-time monitoring significantly reduce the occurrence of HAIs, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and fewer instances of extended hospital stays. Hospitals that have implemented BioVigil have seen cross-contamination reduced by as much as 83%, and hand hygiene compliance consistently at 95% and above.
Enhanced Patient Safety
Patients can trust that the healthcare facility is making every effort to protect them from infections, enhancing their overall sense of safety and well-being. This also allows their families and friends to step away from the bedside, knowing their loved one is in good hands.
Cost Savings
Fewer infections mean reduced healthcare costs, less spending on treatment, and fewer legal and reputation risks for healthcare facilities. That’s why the BioVigil system pays for itself over time, and often results in a positive financial outcome due to the substantial savings compared to the cost of the system.
Creates a Culture of Compliance
BioVigil helps foster a culture of hand hygiene compliance within the healthcare facility, instilling good habits that extend beyond infection prevention.
Infection Preventionists have always been at the forefront of healthcare associated infection control. Their willingness to embrace new technologies like BioVigil helps create a safer and healthier healthcare continuum. If you an IP exploring electronic hand hygiene options, please reach out to us for more information.