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Clinical advisory board
The Sani Nudge Clinical Advisory Board brings expert knowledge to the table. It questions the current clinical, scientific and strategic focus, provides input to the business case, provides insight into the decision-making process, networks and gives the Sani Nudge solution’s exposure.
Else Smith
Former CEO of the Danish Health and Medicine Authority, Board member of the WHO, the ECDC, and the EMA, Director at the Danish National Disease Surveillance Institute, and CMO of two hospitals.
Podcast featuring Else: Revolutionary transformations in healthcare take time
Hans Jørn Kolmos
Former Professor of clinical microbiology (University of Southern Denmark), Professor Chair of clinical microbiology (Odense University Hospital), Board member at International Federation of Infection Control, and Knight of the Order of Dannebrog
Podcast featuring Hans: Irrespective of excuses, primum non-nocere
Kjeld Møller Pedersen
Professor, Department of Business and Economics, Microeconomics and Management Science, University of Southern Denmark
Jannik Hilsted
Former Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President (Patient Care), CMO of Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet through 12 years)
Kelly Boston
MPH, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC
Infection preventionist and epidemiologist. Senior Associate with Infection Prevention & Management Associates.
Peter Wilson
Consultant Microbiologist and Professor of Microbiology (retired), University College London Hospitals (UK).
Podcast featuring Peter on anti-microbial stewardship and infection control.
Rosie Bartel
Rosie is a contributing patient ambassador.
Podcast featuring Rosie on her experience as a Healthcare-Associated Infection Survivor
Watch: Rosie Bartel: Viewing Infection Data from the Patient’s Perspective
Read: Rosie’s Story: a Story of Faith, Hope, and Survival
Vagn Bach
Former CEO and CMO of three Danish hospitals (Næstved, Slagelse, Ringsted Hospitals), Anesthesiology.
Sani Nudge published peer-reviewed studies
Published
2023
Effects of light-guided nudges on healthcare workers' hand hygiene behavior
Summary
The 11-month intervention study investigated the effect of reminder and feedback nudges provided Sani Nudge, on healthcare workers’ hand hygiene behavior. Baseline HHC was compared with HHC during periods of nudging to investigate whether a sustained effect had been achieved.
American Journal of Infection Control
Published
2023
Individual hand hygiene improvements and effects on healthcare-associated infections: A long-term follow-up study using an electronic hand hygiene monitoring systemSummary
The study investigated the effect of two feedback interventions provided by Sani Nudge, on sustained HHC improvement, individual responsiveness, and prevention of hospital-acquired bloodstream infections (HABSI) and urinary tract infections (HAUTI).
Journal of Hospital Infection
Published
2022
Clinical Evaluation of an Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring SystemSummary
The study aimed to test the accuracy of the Sani Nudge system during real clinical conditions in different wards with varying healthcare professions.
American Journal of Infection Control
Published
2022
Hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers before and during the COVID-19 pandemicSummary
The observational trial investigated how the hand hygiene compliance (HHC) of healthcare workers (HCWs) changed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved approximately 140 HCWs in three medical departments at the Danish Regional Hospital of West Jutland.
American Journal of Infection Control
Published
2022
Letter to the Editor: Validation of electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems: the IPC community must agree on four essentialsSummary
A clear validation guidance must be agreed upon and shared by the global infection prevention and control (IPC) community to help colleagues make informed decisions about which EHHMS to invest in.
The Journal of Hospital Infection
Published
2021
Hand hygiene compliance of healthcare workers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A long-term follow-up studySummary
An investigation of the change in HH compliance (HHC) of healthcare workers (HCWs) once a data-driven feedback intervention was stopped and assessed if the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the HH behavior.
American Journal of Infection Control
Published
2021
Effectiveness of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system to increase compliance and reduce healthcare-associated infectionsSummary
In this interventional study in a nephrology department, the effects of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system on the hand hygiene compliance improvements of healthcare workers (n=99) and hospital-acquired bloodstream infection reductions were explored.
The Journal of Hospital Infection
Published
2021
Assessing the clinical accuracy of a hand hygiene system: Learnings from a validation studySummary
Data from direct observations were compared with data obtained from the Sani Nudge system in a German University Hospital.
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- Observed hand hygiene events
American Journal of Infection Control
Published
2021
Letter to the editor: Changing hand hygiene behaviour might not be that easySummary
Healthcare workers use the Sani Nudge hand hygiene system as a measurement tool to access new intervention techniques. This study indicates that simple, static nudges like tape on the floor do not increase hand hygiene compliance and that dynamic light nudges may be needed to change the behaviour of healthcare workers.
Journal of Hospital Infection
Published
2021
Use of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system is associated with decreased staff absenteeismSummary
The demonstrated relationship between staff hand hygiene compliance and absenteeism shows a return of investment opportunity for hospital management while also increasing the staff and patient safety.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Published
2021
Electronic hand hygiene systems can be used to assess clinically relevant interventionsSummary
Ensuring the safety of healthcare workers is vital to overcome the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We present an analysis of the social interactions between the healthcare workers at hospitals and nursing homes to identify high-risk areas of infections and contaminations.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Published
2021
Analysis of social interactions and risk factors relevant to the spread of infectious diseases at hospitals and nursing homesSummary
Ensuring the safety of healthcare workers is vital to overcome the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We here present an analysis of the social interactions between the healthcare workers at hospitals and nursing homes to identify high-risk areas of infections and contamination.
PLOS ONE
Published
2020
Light-guided nudging and data-driven performance feedback improve hand hygiene compliance among nurses and doctorsSummary
This multi-modal approach proved effective as hospitals improved their hand hygiene compliance to some of the highest levels reported in literature today.
American Journal of Infection Control
Published
2020
Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Increases The Understanding of Poor Compliance BehaviourSummary
University hospitals tripled their hand hygiene compliance rates in this study aimed to access compliance across 2.2 million data points.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Published
2020
Significantly Improved Hand Hygiene Compliance Using Nudging and Performance Feedback Based on Data from an Automated Monitoring SystemSummary
This study illustrates that the Sani Nudge solution has a positive impact on the hygiene behavior of healthcare workers which reduced pathogen transmissions.
American Journal of Infection Control
Published
2019
Clinical experiences with a new system for automated hand hygiene monitoring: A prospective observational studySummary
University hospitals implemented the Sani Nudge solution and found it superior to direct observations in hygiene monitoring.
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- Clinical experiences with a new system for automated hand hygiene monitoring: A prospective observational study
American Journal of Infection Control
Posters
University of Southern Denmark
Reduced staff absenteeism using an electronic hand hygiene system
Bispebjerg, Frederiksberg, Amager, and Hvidovre Hospitals
Electronic hand hygiene systems can be used to access clinically relevant interventions
Aarhus University Hospital, Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospitals
Aarhus University Hospital, Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospitals
Automated hand hygiene monitoring increases the understanding of poor compliance behavior
Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospitals
Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospitals
We use electronic monitoring to improve hand hygiene compliance – nurse’s perspectives?
Bispebjerg Hospitals
How good is the hand hygiene of surgeons? A data-driven strategy for long-term behavioural change
Video abstract
2023 PFCC Conference
Avoiding Hospital Acquired Infections: Engaging Patients & Family Caregivers
Presented by: Rosie Bartel, Katy Granger, and Karin Molander MD.
In this engaging session, you will hear from Rosie Bartel, our esteemed patient ambassador and an influential advocate for patient safety. Rosie, along with other notable presenters, delves into the pressing issue of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs), emphasizing the need to revisit the fundamentals, particularly regarding hand hygiene. Rosie’s participation in this conference exemplifies our commitment to improving patient safety by collaborating closely with patients themselves.
Research pipeline
Sani Nudge has several cutting-edge research projects in various stages of development with collaborators around the globe
Collaborators
Project
Planning
Data collection
Data analysis
In review
Published
Imperial College NHS Trust Hospitals
Jon Otter et al.
Implementing and using data actively to reduce the number of hospital-acquired infections and staff sick leave
Data Analysis
Sølund Nursing Home
Anne-Mette Iversen et al.
Improving hand hygiene in nursing homes
Data Analysis
Tranbjerg Nursing Home
Anne-Mette Iversen et al.
Improving hand hygiene in nursing homes
Data Analysis
Nordsjælland Hospital
Bente Olesen et al.
Hand hygiene interventions: SoMe, dispenser location and feedback
Data Analysis
Bispebjerg Hospital
Michelle Hansen et al.
Impact of data-driven feedback intervention on hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers
Data Analysis
Aarhus University Hospital
Anne-Mette Iversen, Svend Ellermann-Eriksen, Morten Münster, Brian Kristensen et al.
The effect of performance feedback and behaviorally-informed messaging on hand hygiene compliance on healthcare workers
Data Analysis
Aarhus University Hospital
Anne-Mette Iversen, Svend Ellermann-Eriksen, Morten Münster, Brian Kristensen et al.
Clinical evaluation of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system
Published
Regional Hospital of West Jutland
Susanne Gundersborg Sandbøl, Eva Natalia Glassou, Svend Ellermann-Eriksen, Annette Haagerup
Hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers before and during
the COVID-19 pandemic
Published
Kolding Hospital
Jens Kjølseth Møller, Susanne Kolle, Mette Holst, Annie Rosenfeldt Knudsen et al.
Effectiveness of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system to increase compliance and reduce healthcare-associated infections
Published
Aarhus University Hospital
Anne-Mette Iversen, Svend Ellermann-Eriksen, Morten Münster, Brian Kristensen et al.
Nudging as a tool to improve hand hygiene performance in healthcare settings
Published
Bispebjerg & Aarhus University Hospitals
Jenny Dahl Knudsen, Svend Ellermann-Eriksen, Anne-Mette Iversen, Marie Stangerup et al.
Light-guided nudging and data-driven performance feedback improve hand hygiene compliance among nurses and doctors.
Published
Bispebjerg & Aarhus University Hospitals
Jenny Dahl Knudsen, Svend Ellermann-Eriksen, Anne-Mette Iversen, Marie Stangerup et al.
Significantly improved hand hygiene compliance using nudging and performance feedback
Published
University Hospital Mannheim
Alexandra Heninger, Nina Wismath, Evelyn Fritz, et al.
Accessing the clinical accuracy of hand hygiene monitoring systems: Is it time for new standards?
Published
Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospitals
Marie Stangerup, Bente Olesen, Henrik Calum et al.
Hand hygiene compliance of healthcare workers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A long-term follow-up study
Published
Technical University of Denmark, Aarhus University Hospitals, & Sølund Nursing Home
COVIDtrace project group
Automated contact tracing to prevent the spread of coronavirus in hospitals and nursing homes
Published
Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospitals
Hansen MH, Marie Stangerup, Bente Olesen, Henrik Calum et al.
Changing hand hygiene behaviour might not be that easy
Published