SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFECTING GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES
A networked system and method for improving hygiene practices includes an interactive communication system of user devices and an information engine. Wired and wireless data transmission methods are provided.
1 . A networked method for improving hygiene practices within an institution, comprising:
providing for communication between a tag and a receiver, where the receiver is in communication with a network for transmission of data to an information engine;
monitoring whether a user has sequentially engaged in a plurality of hygiene practices,
wherein the communication between the tag and receiver comprises
receiving a communication from a near-field communication device for providing identification information and for sequencing hygienic events;
2 . A system of claim 1 , in which at least one near-field communication devices is associated with a hygiene station.
3 . A system of claim 2 , in which the hygiene station is portable.
4 . A system of claim 2 , in which the hygiene station incorporates access control to a predefined physical area.
5 . B. receiving a communication from a near-field communication device for providing identification information, where the receiver is associated with a movable hygiene station;
6 . A system of claim 1 , in which at least one near-field communication devices is a telephone.
7 . A movable hygiene cart networked to a system for improving hygiene practices within an institution, comprising:
a near-field communication receiver, where the receiver is in communication with a network for transmission of data to an information engine.
8 . A cart of claim 7 further comprising:
automatic dispensers comprising cleaning agents and protective agents;
wherein the dispensers are each linked to an information engine for determining the sequence of dispensing the cleaning agents and protective agents.