SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF HAND HYGIENE

摘要

The present invention relates to a system, apparatus and_method for recording, monitoring and reporting hygiene activity. In particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, the present invention relates to preventing the spread of infection, especially in hospitals and like institutions. Equally the invention finds utility in food preparation areas. Infections that are acquired in hospital are responsible in the United Kingdom for several thousands of deaths annually. The situation is similar in other countries; it is not unusual for ten percent or more of patients in hospital acquiring a new infection during their stay. Such nosocomial infections increase the burden on healthcare systems. It is believed that fifty per cent of nosocomial infection arise, at least in part due to poor hand hygiene issues. It is accepted that simple hand-washing routines can inhibit significantly the transfer of pathogens present on the skin of doctors and nurses. The present invention seeks to provide an effective solution and provides a wireless monitoring system.