Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Hunnings, Travis R (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S573600, C340S539110, C340S539120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07978083
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring use of hand washing agents to determine compliance with hand hygiene guidelines. A hand washing agent is provided with a detectable, volatile compound, such as odors, which is then rubbed onto a subject's hands using the subject's hand washing technique. After the hand washing event, the subject's hand is then exposed to an detector (such as a badge), which includes a sensor capable of detecting the volatile compound, and an indicator that communicates detection of the volatile compound, indicating use of the hand washing agent and hand hygiene compliance.
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Batich Christopher D.
Dennis Donn M.
Gravenstein Nikolaus
Melker Richard J.
Beusse Wolter Sanks Mora & Maire, P.A.
Hunnings Travis R
University of Florida Research Foundation Inc.
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