WINONA, Minn. – The Minnesota Hospital Association has singled out Winona Health for innovation with artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance workforce efficiency, sanitation practices and infection control. In announcing the Environmental Services Award, the association noted Winona Health’s 2020 response to the CoVid pandemic. The response included:
> UV-C light technology that revolutionized surface disinfection protocols.
> Robotic floor care machines.
> Smartwatch technology to optimize housekeeping workflows.
The Winona Health technology led an equipment vendor in new product development, the association said. Accepting the award were Tanya Johnson, director of environmental and risk management, and Jerry Kouba, environmental services manager.