The past two years have witnessed rapid innovations in infection control and decontamination practices, accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis. From UVC touch free-technology that can eliminate microorganisms inside every nook and cranny to electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems that maintain healthcare workers’ compliance with hand hygiene practices, technology is making considerable strides in infection prevention practices. In light of these trends, the global infection control market size, valued at $201.4 billion in 2021, is expected to reach $52.7 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 3.4 percent.
This growth is primarily driven by the increasing adoption of hand hygiene monitoring systems. Using electronic monitoring, sensors, and voice prompts, these systems communicate with the healthcare workers and remind them to sanitize as soon as they walk out of a patient’s room. Some of these monitoring systems allow users to customize the audio file reminder with their preferred voice and content. The hand hygiene monitoring system enables hospitals to monitor compliance and potential viral exposure.
To put the spotlight on such key developments in the industry, Healthcare Tech Outlook illustrates how hospitals are leveraging the latest infection control solutions. This edition also features thought leadership articles from industry experts on ongoing trends, best practices, and recent innovations. Some of the exclusive insights are authored by Gian Stefano Varbaro, MD MBA; Chief Medical Officer Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Chief Medical Advisor Bergen County, NJ and Alison Havens, Director Patient Care Services, McLaren Health, who shed light on mental health and substance use disorders, patient care experience, and water safety.
In this edition of Healthcare Tech Outlook magazine, we bring the story of some top infection control solution companies. In the list, Elevated Health Systems stands out with its breakthrough UVC disinfectant technology. We also bring you the story of iCleanse, which introduces a unique wall-mount disinfection device capable of running digital adverts.
Through the following pages, we aim to shine a light on the innovative trends and latest developments in the infection control segment. We would like to know your thoughts.
