Clean Hands Safe Hands (CHSH) is at the forefront of revolutionizing hand hygiene compliance in healthcare settings. Founded through a collaboration of notable institutions such as the CDC and Emory University, CHSH has introduced an innovative monitoring system that extends beyond conventional methods. Recognizing that traditional direct observation does not significantly lower hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the company's solution is designed by clinicians for clinicians, aiming to provide practicality and effectiveness in hand hygiene practices.
The CHSH system not only tracks hygiene compliance in real-time but also actively reminds healthcare staff to wash their hands, serving as a gentle but effective prompt to improve sanitation efforts. This approach is grounded in robust technological advancements and data analytics, fostering a proactive culture of infection prevention in hospitals. With proven success, installations of CHSH systems have demonstrated reductions in HAIs by over 66%, saving lives and significantly lowering widespread costs associated with infections, which are estimated to be around $30 billion annually in U.S. healthcare.
The company’s unique value proposition lies in transforming the monitoring of hand hygiene into a comprehensive improvement strategy, where data-driven insights lead to actionable outcomes. Staff accountability is enhanced, and management is empowered with tools to identify areas requiring improvement on an individual or departmental level. By prioritizing a supportive and engaging approach, CHSH not only facilitates compliance but also drives enhanced healthcare safety standards, establishing itself as an essential partner in infection prevention across healthcare services.
