IPC Pillar Talks: Real-Time Monitoring Systems and Technology-Based Monitoring of Hand Hygiene

May 7, 2025
Dr. Malathi Murugesan

Despite global hand hygiene campaigns, compliance among healthcare workers remains suboptimal. Real-time, technology-assisted monitoring systems—like RFID badges, dispenser counters, and AI-based cameras—offer continuous, unbiased data to improve accountability and compliance. While promising, these systems must balance accuracy, cost, privacy, and user acceptance to effectively enhance infection control practices.

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