The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) recommends annual practical training in hand disinfection for all employees. But which method is more economically viable: the traditional UV method or the innovative DesiCoach® system?

Let’s take a closer look at both systems:

The classic method:

The UV method under the microscope

Many people are familiar with it: hygiene checks using fluorescent agents and a UV lamp. The hands are rubbed with the disinfectant and held under a black light, revealing weak spots in the disinfection process. It's an established procedure, no question. But how effective is it when it comes to training entire teams?

• The material costs: The cost of materials per person is approximately €0.27. For a typical group of 20 people, for example, during the annual hygiene training, this amounts to €5.40. (We assume that a UV box is already available in the company, always ready for use, and never incurs any costs for purchase or replacement – the ideal scenario, so to speak.)
  
• The key point is time: In a typical training group of 20 people, each person has to use the UV box one-on-one. Everyone else has to wait. If all 20 people are to train, as prescribed by the RKI, the time required adds up extremely quickly: our analysis shows a time requirement of approximately 15 minutes for the entire group, just for this one check. Valuable minutes while the rest of the team waits.

The innovative alternative:

The DesiCoach method

DesiCoach® takes a different approach. Instead of 1:1 support, the system enables several people at the same time to train under central supervision. The result? A drastic time saving.

• The material costs: The cost here is €2.00 per person, so €40.00 for our example group.
  
• Turbo training: The same group of 20 people with DesiCoach only needs about 5 minutes for two practice applications. Not only is that 10 minutes less than with the UV method, but it also offers twice the opportunities to optimize your own hygiene technique!

Direct cost comparison:

When is which method worthwhile?

* Acquisition costs for the UV method are not taken into account here.

Difference in time spent → The UV method requires 10 minutes more time.
Difference in material costs → DesiCoach® is per training unit 34,60 € more expensive. 

How valuable is your team’s time?

Considering only the material costs, the UV method seems cheaper – at least if you already own a UV lamp. But that's only part of the truth.

The Time savings of 10 minutes per training with DesiCoach® means for a group of 20 people a Total saving of 200 minutes – that’s 3.33 hours of work!

Anyone who simply claims that staff costs the same amount anyway – regardless of what they are doing – is overlooking two crucial points:

1. Freed-up time can be spent on value-adding activities
2. Overtime is an important cost factor and places additional strain on staff

So when does the balance between time expenditure and material costs tip?

For this we have to consider the hourly wage: If we divide the additional costs for DesiCoach® (34.60 €) by the saved working hours (3.33 hours), we get 10.39 € per hourIf your team earns more than that on average, the time factor becomes crucial.

Result → Does your team earn on average more than 10,39 € per hour? Then DesiCoach® is the most cost-effective method!

Didactics and handling:

Additional benefits of DesiCoach

Of course, cost-effectiveness is only one aspect – DesiCoach® offers other decisive advantages:

• Didactically more modern: Through the double application (dyeing, decolorizing) identified problem areas can be trained immediately
• Easier handling: No technical equipment required, can be used simultaneously
• Higher participant acceptance: No frustrating waiting times, more fun training
• Resource-saving: Long durability and full use of materials

Conclusion:

DesiCoach for future-oriented institutions

Choosing DesiCoach® is not only a decision for economic efficiency, but also for modern training methods. The initially higher material costs are already amortized at an average hourly rate of €10.39 – a figure that is usually significantly exceeded.

With DesiCoach®, you invest in efficient training, increased employee satisfaction, and ultimately, better infection control. A future-oriented solution that pays off.

Try it out and see for yourself the benefits of this innovative training method!

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