SBMS (Symmetry Behavior Modification System) & Education and Awareness Tools
Symmetry offers the most accepted hand hygiene formulas on the market. These formulas contribute significantly to increased compliance. To further maximize compliance, Symmetry has introduced the Symmetry Behavior Modification System (SBMS).
SBMS is a set of unique, cost-effective tools, based on six key tenets, designed to INSPIRE hand hygiene compliance. The goal of SBMS is to provide tools that capture attention in the moment, driving an immediate hand hygiene event to take place.
Behavioral Science
Behavioral scientists study the thoughts, motivations, and social influences that impact human behavior. Studies have shown that interventions like color, mirrors, floor decals, flashing signs, and product placement can have a direct effect on behavior.
Symmetry collaborated with New York Time bestselling author Dr. Adam Alter, PhD to develop behavior modification tools that improve hand hygiene practices.
Six Key Tenets
Unlike negative motivators, SBMS is based on six key tenets that offer a positive approach designed to inspire. Each tenet offers a unique way to drive compliance.
Benevolence
The disposition to do good
Responsibility
Others’ expectations and/or requirements
Accountability
Willingness to accept responsibility and comply
Variation
A change in form, substance, or position of something
Emotion
Strong feelings towards something
Direction
Instructional and guided statements to prompt action
SBMS includes unique placards and signs with messages designed to encourage proper hand hygiene practices.
Seeing is Believing
In a study conducted on sanitizer dispensers outside the patient rooms, dispensers with Symmetry behavior modification placards were used around three times as often as dispensers without the placards.
3x Baseline
Baseline:
Dispensers without Behavioral Modification Placard
Dispensers
with Behavioral Modification Placard
Dispensers
with a different Behavioral Modification Placard
Symmetry dispensers are available in a variety of color combinations.
Add your own logo and messaging to further customize your dispenser!
Symmetry Digital Behavioral Driver Placard: MOTIV
Uses motion and sound to trigger a response to take action
Image and video variation keeps messaging fresh to avoid sign fatigue
Allows for quick, easy customization for new campaigns and initiatives
Symmetry Visual Lighting Cue (VLC)
Visual lighting cues can double hand hygiene compliance rates by drawing attention to dispensers and reminding people to practice hand hygiene.
Symmetry Behavioral Beacon
Use light projections to trigger a response to take action
3 different emoticon projection options:
Thumbs up, smiley face, and heart
Education and Awareness Tools
Symmetry also offers informative education and awareness pieces, generating focus on the “HOW” and “WHY” of proper hand hygiene to help you maximize hand hygiene practices in your school or university. These include:
Wall Charts
Posters
Product Literature
Handwashing Videos