Healthcare staff perceptions of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system within a large university system.

Rachel Elliott, Emina Fetibegovic, Julie Briggs, Jana Shaw, Paul Suits, Roger Wong, Telisa Stewart

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Article in Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Rachel ElliottDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9667-0823

Emina FetibegovicDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.

Julie BriggsDepartment of Patient Safety and Quality, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.

Jana ShawDepartment of Pediatrics, Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0955-3392

Paul SuitsDepartment of Infection Prevention, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.

Roger WongDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2243-1990

Telisa StewartDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6957-1894

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Abstract

Objective: The acceptability of an electronic HH monitoring system (EHHMS) was evaluated among hospital staff members. Design: An electronic HH monitoring system was implemented in June 2020 at a large, academic medical center. An interdisciplinary team developed a cross-sectional survey to gather staff perceptions of the EHHMS. Setting: The survey was conducted at a public, tertiary acute care hospital. Participants: The survey included current employees and staff. 1,273 participants responded. The mean age was 44.9 years (SD = 13.5). Most of the samples were female (71%) and non-Hispanic white (83%). Methods: A survey was conducted between June and July 2021. Responses were analyzed using Stata statistical software. Multiple logistic regression models were constructed to examine factors associated with negative perceptions of the EHHMS and its radiofrequency identification (RFID) badge. Supporting qualitative analyses were performed using Atlas.ti version 9. Results: Three-quarters (75%) of respondents reported neutral to negative perceptions of the EHHMS and its associated badge. Respondents reported limited influence on HH practices. Age, campus location, length of employment, job role, and opinion on data sharing were associated with negative perceptions of the EHHMS and RFID badge. Position in a direct patient care role was associated with negative perceptions of the RFID badge. Conclusions: Perceptions of the EHHMS aligned with previous research. Identified associations provide opportunities for targeted education, outreach, and intervention to increase acceptability and uptake. Lack of acceptance is explained by poorly perceived ease of use and usefulness, as well as challenges in implementation.

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PMID39823120

DOI10.1017/ash.2024.76

PMCPMC11736453

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