System for tracking hand washing and other tasks
First Claim
20. A method for tracking hand washing and other tasks in a facility having multiple locations performed by a system that includes multiple devices connected to a network server, each of which devices including a microcontroller, data entry means, a display, a fingerprint reader and a disinfectant dispenser, the method comprising the following steps:
- (a) registering individuals as authorized users by entering their identification information and fingerprints in the network server;
(b) registering devices by entering information as to the location of the device in the network server upon installation at the location;
(c) reading the fingerprint of individual scanned on the fingerprint reader the device and forwarding same to the network server;
(d) comparing the read fingerprint with fingerprints entered into the network server to determine if a match is present and if so;
(e) storing the user identification, location and time at the network server;
(f) sending a message to microcontroller of the device to activate the dispenser associated with device; and
(g) recording the activation of dispenser, location of associated device and time of activation in the network server.
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Abstract
The system is designed for use in a hospital for tracking hand washing and other medical care related tasks. It includes multiple disinfectant soap dispenser devices connected to a network server that provide confirmation that caregivers are in compliance with hospital rules regarding hand cleanliness and the performance of other patient maintenance or treatment procedures. The system individually identifies each disinfectant soap dispenser device, identifies the location of the device associated with each patient and identifies each authorized caregiver or unauthorized recorded person using the device. The device identifies its location, the identity of caregiver, the time and date of use of device, and same is recorded in a network server as part of patient records.
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23 Claims
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20. A method for tracking hand washing and other tasks in a facility having multiple locations performed by a system that includes multiple devices connected to a network server, each of which devices including a microcontroller, data entry means, a display, a fingerprint reader and a disinfectant dispenser, the method comprising the following steps:
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(a) registering individuals as authorized users by entering their identification information and fingerprints in the network server; (b) registering devices by entering information as to the location of the device in the network server upon installation at the location; (c) reading the fingerprint of individual scanned on the fingerprint reader the device and forwarding same to the network server; (d) comparing the read fingerprint with fingerprints entered into the network server to determine if a match is present and if so; (e) storing the user identification, location and time at the network server; (f) sending a message to microcontroller of the device to activate the dispenser associated with device; and (g) recording the activation of dispenser, location of associated device and time of activation in the network server. - View Dependent Claims (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23)
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21-1. The method of claim 20 wherein the step of registering individuals comprises the steps of (n) entering the fingerprint of the individual in the network server through a fingerprint reader connected to the server and (o) entering information regarding the professional qualifications of the individual in the network server.
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