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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2007
Richard J. Melker, Gainesville, FL (US);
Nikolaus Gravenstein, Gainesville, FL (US);
Donn M. Dennis, Gainesville, FL (US);
Christopher D. Batich, Gainesville, FL (US);
Richard J. Melker, Gainesville, FL (US);
Nikolaus Gravenstein, Gainesville, FL (US);
Donn M. Dennis, Gainesville, FL (US);
Christopher D. Batich, Gainesville, FL (US);
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Gainesville, FL (US);
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.