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App. No. 12/873,870

HAND WASHING MONITORING SYSTEM

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App. No.
12/873,870
Abstract

A hand cleansing monitoring system that electronically monitors and communicates hand washing frequency and procedures to management through a computer based system.

Claims (8)

1 . A hand washing monitoring system comprising:

means for monitoring proper hand washing frequency and technique comprising RF sensors;

said monitoring means comprising a microcontroller that processes information from RF signals and software based code of instructions;

at least one RF identification unit associated with an individual;

at least one RF stationary unit for detecting the entering and exiting of an individual; and

at least one RF sanitization unit disposed proximal a washing area for recording and transmitting information pertaining to the individuals hand washing process.

2 . The system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:

at least one RF contamination unit attachable to a patient or position proximal the patient to warn the individual to wash their hands as they approach the RF contamination unit.