HARTMANN and GWA Hygiene Form Strategic Partnership

Heidenheim/Hamburg, June 20, 2022 – HARTMANN and GWA Hygiene announce a strategic partnership that integrates the digital NosoEx® system into HARTMANN’s Mission: Infection Prevention. This collaboration marks an important step in the digitalization of hospital hygiene.

Current Challenges

The importance of hand hygiene has become even more evident through the COVID-19 pandemic:

Infection Risks in Germany

• Over 500,000 nosocomial infections annually
• 81% of patients fear infections during hospital stays
• Rising requirements for hygiene measures

The Partnership

HARTMANN expands its offering as part of Mission: Infection Prevention:

Strategic Significance

• Integration of digital solutions
• Holistic prevention approach
• Direct added value for facilities

Partnership Statements

Alexander Schwieger, HARTMANN:

“Good hand hygiene is one of the most important measures for breaking infection chains. Our high-performance hand disinfectants play a central role in this. However, we are now going a step further and offering a digital solution that provides additional support to medical facilities in ensuring and strengthening hand hygiene.”

NosoEx® System

The digital monitoring system offers comprehensive functions:

Technical Components

1. Hardware

   • Sensors on disinfectant dispensers
   • Personalized transponders
   • Detection modules

2. Software

   • Data collection and analysis
   • Report generation
   • Compliance monitoring

Functionality

• Anonymized recording of dispenser usage
• Grouping by staff categories
• Volume monitoring
• Quality control

Benefits for Healthcare Facilities

The integration of the NosoEx® system offers several advantages:

For Hygiene Management

• Detailed usage data
• Early intervention possibilities
• Optimized resource planning
• Quality assurance

For Staff

• Support with routine tasks
• Hand hygiene feedback
• Work facilitation
• Increased safety

For Patients

• Improved infection prevention
• Higher quality of care
• Reduced infection risks
• Enhanced patient safety

Future Perspective

The partnership between HARTMANN and GWA Hygiene:

• Strengthens digital transformation in healthcare
• Improves hand hygiene compliance
• Supports infection prevention
• Optimizes workflows

The integration of the NosoEx® system into HARTMANN’s portfolio marks an important step in the digitalization of hospital hygiene and underscores both companies’ commitment to improved patient safety.