Healthcare Personnel Perceptions of Hand Hygiene Monitoring Technology

Objective. To assess healthcare personnel (HCP) perceptions regarding implementation of sensor-based electronic systems for automated hand hygiene adherence monitoring.Design. Using a mixed-methods approach, structured focus groups were designed to elicit quantitative and qualitative responses on familiarity, comfort level, and perceived impact of sensor-based hand hygiene adherence monitoringSetting. A university hospital, a Veterans Affairs hospital, and a community hospital in the Midwest.Participants. Focus groups were homogenous by HCP type, with separate groups held for leadership, midlevel management, and frontline personnel at each hospital.Results. Overall, 89 HCP participated in 10 focus groups. Levels of familiarity and comfort with electronic oversight technology varied by HCP type; when compared with frontline HCP, those in leadership positions were significantly more familiar with () and more comfortable with () the technology. The most common concerns cited by participants across groups inc...