DRG Forum 2021: Digital Hygiene Management with B. Braun

Written By

Tobias Gebhardt

Tobias Gebhardt

Published On

May 15, 2020

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  • Events
  • Partnerships
DRG Forum 2021: Digital Hygiene Management with B. Braun

The DRG Forum 2021, the leading congress for hospital management, put hygiene at the center of attention. The event on March 18 and 19, 2021, examined the multi-faceted aspects of modern hygiene management.

The Infection Protection Act (IfSG §23 Para 3) clearly defines hygiene as a leadership task:

“The leaders of healthcare facilities must ensure that measures required according to the current state of medical science are taken to prevent nosocomial infections and avoid the spread of pathogens, particularly those with resistances.”

KRINKO Recommendations

The Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) at the Robert Koch Institute emphasizes:

  • Necessity of measurement systems
  • Monitoring of hand disinfection compliance
  • Continuous quality control

The legal significance of hygiene management is determined by several factors:

Burden of Proof Reversal

Attorney Dr. Tobias Weimer explains:

“In the case of burden of proof reversal, it is necessary for the hospital and staff to be able to provide data on hygiene behavior. This should be collected as objectively and automatically as possible. The monitoring of hand disinfection behavior, as offered by NosoEx, is a very good approach for secondary evidence.”

Digital Documentation

  • Objective recording of hygiene measures
  • Automated data collection
  • Legally secure proof

Economic Perspective

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the economic importance of hygiene:

Customer Statement from Elblandkliniken

“Especially in hospitals, adherence to hygiene standards is also economically important if nosocomial infections can be reduced. Preventive measures are therefore a top priority for us. As a pioneer, we are convinced that we can realize a savings potential with NosoEx and increase patient safety.”

Economic Benefits

  • Reduction of nosocomial infections
  • Cost savings through prevention
  • Increased patient safety
  • Optimized resource utilization

Strategic Partnership with B. Braun

Under the motto “Hygiene is Team Sport,” the partnership with B. Braun was presented:

Synergistic Collaboration

  1. B. Braun

    • Disinfectants
    • Dispenser systems
    • Global presence

  2. GWA Hygiene

    • NosoEx sensors
    • Digital monitoring
    • Data analysis

Shared Vision

  • Integration of hardware and software
  • Holistic approach
  • Digital transformation
  • Increased patient safety