Hygiene monitoring system
US6727818B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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