The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on provider use of electronic hand hygiene monitoring technology.

Olivia C R HessJo Dee Armstrong-NovakMichelle DollKaila CooperPamela BaileyEmily GodboutMichael P StevensGonzalo Bearman

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

The use of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system (EHHMS) decreased due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We analyzed dispenser use, hand hygiene (HH) badge use, and HH compliance to determine the effect of COVID-19 on EHHMS use and HH compliance. HH product shortages and other pandemic-induced challenges influenced EHHMS use.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
primary care
oral health
high glucose
diabetic rats
oxidative stress
drug induced
stress induced