The Premier healthcare alliance announces a new agreement for hand hygiene monitoring systems has been awarded to BioVigil Hygiene Technologies LLC of Ann Arbor, Mich. 

Effective Nov. 1, 2012, the agreement is available to acute-care and continuum of care members of Premier. 

Premier is a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,700 U.S. hospitals and 90,000 other sites using the power of collaboration and technology to lead the transformation to coordinated, high-quality, cost-effective care. Owned by hospitals, health systems and other providers, Premier operates a leading healthcare purchasing network with more than $4 billion in annual savings. 

Hand Hygiene

 hand hygiene page examines the practice of hand hygiene, from the proper methods to adherence among hospital staff. Will greater recognition of hand hygiene’s importance in curbing the spread of infections translate into better adherence among hospital staff and the public? This page features videos that demonstrate exactly how to conduct hand hygiene properly, articles recapping peer-reviewed literature on the latest advances in monitoring and adherence, as well as the popular "Bug of the Month" feature. 

Hospitals to Benefit from New Premier Agreement for Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems