Patent ID: 7978083
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: G08B,G16H

Abstract:
1. A system for monitoring hand hygiene comprising: a hand washing agent comprising a detectable, volatile compound for application to the hands of a subject; and a detector comprising a sensor and an indicator operably connected to the sensor, wherein the sensor detects the detectable, volatile compound, wherein detection of said detectable, volatile compound by said sensor occurs without physical contact of the hands of said subject with said detector, wherein said system further comprises at least one of the following: (a) the detector is in the form of a wearable or portable housing; (b) when a subject performs appropriate hand washing measures, the subject passing his/her hands in close proximity to the detector, or waving his/her hands in front of said detector's sensor, or placing his/her hands slowly in front of the detector, which will detect whether the detectable, volatile compound is present on or is emanating from the subject's skin; (c) said hand washing agent comprises 60%-95% ethanol, isopropanol, n-propanol, or any combination of these compounds.