System and methods for monitoring caregiver performance

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2005-05-19

2009-06-02

Mullen, Thomas J (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S533000, C340S539160, C340S665000, C600S595000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07541935

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for monitoring the performance of a caregiver are disclosed. The systems may be configured to monitor the movement of each caregiver in a network of caregivers. One such system includes a plurality of strips adhered in spaced-apart relation on a mattress pad, upon which a subject is positioned. One or more transmitter is provided coupled to the plurality of strips. A processor in connected to the one or more transmitter. The processor is provided with operating software to record and report caregiver activity or both caregiver activity and subject activity.

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