GWA Hygiene Among Finalists in "Digital Places in the Land of Ideas" Competition 2023

GWA Hygiene GmbH from Stralsund has been recognized as a finalist in the "Digital Places in the Land of Ideas" 2023 competition for their innovative solutions in digital healthcare. The award particularly acknowledges the development of solutions addressing healthcare challenges in rural areas. ## Innovative Solutions for Rural Areas ### Blood Culture Tracking Against Sepsis A key focus of the awarded innovations is the blood culture tracking system. This development addresses a critical healthcare issue: - Approximately 85,000 annual deaths from sepsis in Germany - Increased risk due to delayed transport in rural areas - Innovative transport box for accelerated packing and collection process - Intelligent system for identifying transport delays - Process optimization following the principle: Quick diagnosis, quick treatment ### ZoneSensor for Intelligent Monitoring Another innovative solution is the "ZoneSensor," specifically developed for care and medical facilities: - Camera-free room monitoring - Continuous monitoring of various processes - Early identification of risk factors - Fall prevention for elderly patients - Relief for nursing staff ## Significance for Rural Healthcare The solutions from GWA Hygiene GmbH address central challenges in rural areas: - Demographic change - Skilled labor shortage - Declining number of healthcare facilities - Optimization of care quality - Digitalization as a key to improvement ## About the Competition The "Digital Places in the Land of Ideas" competition recognizes outstanding digital solutions for rural areas: - Focus on regions with less than 20,000 inhabitants - Promotion of innovative approaches - Improvement of working and living quality - Platform for thought leaders and innovators - Inspiration for future developments The award highlights the importance of digital innovations for the future of healthcare in rural areas and acknowledges the contribution of GWA Hygiene GmbH to improving medical care. For more information about the competition and all finalists, please visit [www.digitale-orte.de](http://www.digitale-orte.de/).