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WHO and ECDC research is unequivocal: the closer PPE is to healthcare workers, the more frequently it is used. This is a simple principle of behavioural physics – every additional barrier (cabinet, drawer, extra metres of corridor) reduces the probability of PPE use. A wall-mounted INOX dispenser at every workstation is the simplest way to remove these barriers.
The Proximity Principle – What Does Research Show?
A meta-analysis of 47 hand hygiene compliance studies (WHO, 2019) found that:
- Access to hand sanitiser at the point of care (bedside) increases compliance by 40% vs. corridor access,
- Every additional metre to a dispenser reduces the probability of use by approximately 15%,
- Visibility of the dispenser (not hidden away) is as important as its distance.
The same principles apply to gloves, masks, caps and gowns – each PPE type must be available where it is needed.
How to Position Dispensers in a Facility?
- At every patient room entrance – gloves and masks on both sides of the door,
- At every lab workstation – gloves and caps within arm's reach without standing up,
- In the airlock – a full set: cap + mask + gloves + gown,
- At triage and reception – gloves for first-contact staff.
INOX Dispenser vs Other Solutions
- Cardboard taped to the wall – deteriorates, contaminates, fails audit requirements,
- Cabinets and drawers – hidden contents = lower compliance, no visual stock monitoring,
- Plastic dispenser – damaged by disinfectants, short service life,
- MedicLine INOX dispenser – durable, visible, easy to clean, meets all regulatory requirements.
Step-by-Step Implementation
1. Facility zone audit and critical point identification. 2. Dispenser model selection (PPE type, ESS/ES series, size). 3. Installation with ISO 7010 mandatory sign labelling. 4. Restocking procedure with schedule and assigned responsibility. 5. System documentation for accreditation purposes.