According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of people acquire an infection while receiving care, treatment, and services in a healthcare organization each year.

Two Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in a Southeastern VISN partnered with Get Well last August to identify a path to reduce Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) through improved hand hygiene practices. These hospitals leveraged Get Well technology to enhance patient awareness of their own hand washing process, as well as encourage monitoring of their clinicians. Through a simple prompt and opportunities for continued education, the facilities observed a significant decrease in Hospital Acquired Infections. Get Well is a key component of these VA Medical Centers’ strategy to reduce HAIs, enhance patient education and increase patient engagement.

In August 2023, two Southeast Veterans Affairs Medical Centers collaborated with Get Well to enhance patient experience and outcomes, and one area of focus was on hand hygiene awareness. Leveraging the Get Well Inpatient platform, the teams aimed to reduce HAIs, improve hand hygiene, and augment patient engagement.