HEALTHCARE PROVIDER HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

In one embodiment, a method for monitoring hygienic compliance in a medical institution includes detecting presence of a healthcare provider in a patient area and identifying the healthcare provider to produce provider identification data. The monitoring method also includes detecting usage of a cleansing medium by the healthcare provider to produce usage data. The method includes transmitting the healthcare provider identification data and the usage data to an institutional information system. The monitoring method also includes associating the healthcare provider identification data and the usage data to provide a record of hygienic compliance for the healthcare provider.