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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2003
Thomas R. Winings, Providence, UT (US);
Layne W. Finlinson, Smithfield, UT (US);
M. Wade Miller, Hyrum, UT (US);
Clayton R. Carter, North Logan, UT (US);
Thomas R. Winings, Providence, UT (US);
Layne W. Finlinson, Smithfield, UT (US);
M. Wade Miller, Hyrum, UT (US);
Clayton R. Carter, North Logan, UT (US);
Path-X International, Inc., Logan, UT (US);
Abstract
A method for monitoring compliance with recommended hand-washing practices is disclosed. The method involves detecting the occurrence of an event that is specified in a hand-washing rule. The method also involves determining whether a person who is involved in the event complies with the hand-washing rule. If the person does not comply with the hand-washing rule, the method may involve triggering a reminder alarm. The method may also involve determining whether the person washes his or her hands within a period of time subsequent to the reminder alarm. Compliance data that is related to compliance with the hand-washing rule may be updated.