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Hygiene monitoring system

US6727818B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2000
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K2005/1218
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of monitoring hygiene compliance is provided. The method comprises the steps of receiving first location information which tracks movement and handwashing information, determining whether a person who has entered a patient contact zone has washed her hands since her most recent exposure to a contamination zone, and updating compliance information for the person based upon the determining step.

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