A new study by NC State University found that total formulation impacts surface sanitizer efficacy against norovirus, with only alcohol-based products showing significant reduction. Additionally, paper towels used to clean up messes can be a source of cross-contamination.
A recent study found that hospitals partner with their automated hand hygiene monitoring system (AHHMS) vendor can achieve greater improvement in hand hygiene performance. The study analyzed data from 58 units in 10 hospitals across North America and found sustained increases in hand hygiene performance when the hospital worked collabo...
GOJO Industries' biomimicry case study reveals the field can expand intellectual property, increase energy efficiency and accelerate innovation. The research found improved sustainability with double to quadruple energy efficiency compared to technology in the market.
A comprehensive hand hygiene program using alcohol-based hand sanitizers and wipes resulted in a 24.3% lower incidence of hand hygiene preventable insurance claims compared to the control group. The study also found 13.4% fewer sick episodes or unscheduled PTO, with 8 in 10 employees positively impacted by the program.
A study conducted by GOJO and independent researchers found that implementing an electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring system can significantly increase hand hygiene compliance. The SMARTLINK Activity Monitoring System was used, resulting in a 92 percent increase in hand hygiene compliance rates during the study period.
A study by GOJO shows that adopting electronic hand hygiene systems can lead to sustained improvement in compliance rates. The research found a significant increase in hand hygiene compliance over baseline during the intervention period, with a sustained improvement for approximately two months post-intervention.