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Patent Inventor Names
Richard J. Melker0
Nikolaus Gravenstein0
Christopher D. Batich0
Donn M. Dennis0
Date of Patent
July 12, 2011
Patent Application Number
12772583
Date Filed
May 3, 2010
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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.
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