Hygiene compliance module
A hygiene compliance module is configured to be retrofit with a compatible dispenser to enable hygiene compliance monitoring functions. The hygiene compliance module is configured to be coupled to the dispenser via a communication interface to receive power, ground, and dispenser actuation signals therefrom. In addition, the hygiene compliance module is enabled to communicate with a wireless data tag that is worn by a user of the dispenser and with a remote hygiene compliance monitoring station.
1. A compliance monitoring system comprising:
a touch-free dispenser for dispensing soap or sanitizer;
the touch-free dispenser having
a dispenser controller that controls the operation of the dispenser;
one or more batteries that provide power to the controller;
a first connector;
a signal conductor for providing a signal indicative of an actuation of the dispenser to the first connector;
a compliance module,
the compliance module having
a circuit board;
a module controller located on the circuit board;
a module housing surrounding the circuit board;
module communication circuitry for wirelessly communicating with at least one of a compliance monitoring station and a data tag; and
a second connector for connecting to the first connector of the dispenser;
the second connector providing a signal indicative of an actuation of the dispenser to the circuit board; and
module wireless communication circuitry located on the circuit board; and
the data tag;
the data tag containing data tag wireless communication circuitry for wirelessly communicating with the compliance module.
2. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 wherein the module wireless communication circuitry comprises one or more radio frequency transceivers.
3. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 further comprising an indicator to indicate when soap or sanitizer has been dispensed to an individual associated with the data tag.
4. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 further comprising a refill unit including a container, a pump, and a soap or sanitizer for placement in the dispenser.
5. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 wherein the compliance module receives a unique identifier from the data tag.
6. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 wherein the wireless communications circuitry transmits a signal indicative of a dispense event, a dispenser actuation and a data tag identifier.
7. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 wherein the compliance module receives power from the first connector.
8. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 wherein the plurality of batteries are located on a first side of the dispenser and the first connector is located on a second side of the dispenser.
9. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 wherein the wireless communications circuitry transmits a signal indicative of a dispenser actuation to a monitoring station.
10. The compliance monitoring system of claim 1 wherein the circuit board is entirely enclosed within the housing.