TeleTracking recognizes Global Handwashing Day

TeleTracking has published a blog post on the importance of good hand hygiene and the ability to track hand hygiene compliance in recognition of Global Handwashing Day, which was Oct. 15.

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The post notes handwashing can cost hospitals millions each year, though a 1 percent increase in hand hygiene can save up to $40,000 a year.

TeleTracking offers a Real Time Location System for hand hygiene monitoring. In a recent pilot study, one hospital went from 600 in-person to 1 million remote hand hygiene observations each month.

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