Every year 100,000 people die due to improper handwashing in hospitals, costing hospitals significant costs. The document proposes three options to encourage better handwashing behaviors through gaming and social motivation: 1) A role-playing game with scenarios and rewards, 2) A social platform to share and comment on good handwashing habits, 3) Special sinks or mirrors that provide feedback and encouragement to wash hands for the recommended 20 seconds. The goal is to change behaviors for better health outcomes through engaging and fun mediums.

1. Infectious

2. Every year 100,000 people
DIE
Due to Handwashing Failure

3. Costs associated with these safety issues to
hospitals is

4. Welcome to the world of fun and gaming to
change behaviors

5. Option 1: Create a role playing
game
e.g. give gamers an avatar and
challenge them with scenarios.
Reward them (XP, Badges,
Leaderboards) for each step of the
patient interaction and hygiene
that they get right.
Managers can use it as a
performance measure. Users can
compete with peers.

6. Option 2: Use the power of social proof
Create a platform
where you can get
acknowledged for
correct handwashing
behavior and receive
comments from
coworkers

7. Option 3: Create special sinks or mirrors
Install devices in sinks that will give
you a compliment, tell you a fact of
the day only after the water has been
running for 20 seconds (appropriate
time for proper handwashing.)
Another alternative would be to give
compliments in a mirror for at least 20
seconds worth of time ?

8. Changing behaviors for the good of all
• Motivation through fun, engaging
mediums= behavior change
• Handwashing (as well as many other
healthcare related interactions) saves
lives