Effectively monitoring and encouraging handwashing, since doing so relies on external factors is challenging. Right now, tagging every sink, soap dispenser, towel dispenser and more is really expensive. Washing hands is one of the most common ways to reduce contamination and the spread of infections. But, this simple task is often neglected in hospitals by patients and hospital personnel alike. The results are damning.
For example, we can place proximity readers and locators above sinks to get more-accurate readings of the use of handwashing stations. These readers and locators work with tracking tags or badges that staffers already wear for a more seamless adjustment in operations. This is an emerging capability of RTLS, and we’re proud to be on the forefront.