Method and system for monitoring hand hygiene compliance
US11120681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/20
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for monitoring hygiene compliance includes multiple location tags, each configured to broadcast a unique identification number, and at least one event tag including a unique event identification tag and configured to detect an occurrence of a compliance event. The system further includes a mobile device being carried by a person that is configured to: receive the broadcast unique identification numbers from the location tags; determine a location based upon the received identification numbers; analyze the determined location against a location index to determine a compliance requirement; determine whether the person should complete a compliance event; if the person has completed a compliance event, receive the broadcast unique event identification tag and record the occurrence of the compliance event; if the person has not completed a compliance event, record a missed compliance event; and determine compliance information based upon the recorded compliance events and the recorded missed compliance events.
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