Hygiene management for reducing illnesses and infections caused by ineffective hygiene practices

Abstract

A wearable computing device may be used to track the efficacy of one or more cleaning actions performed. The device can include one or more sensors that detect and measure motion associated with a cleaning event. In different examples, the movement data generated by the device can be compared to reference movement data to determine if the individual has cleaned all the objects expected to be cleaned and / or if the individual has cleaned a given object sufficiently well. As another example, the movement data generated by the device can be analyzed to distinguish cleaning and non-cleaning movement actions as well as to distinguish different types of cleaning actions during cleaning movement. The quality of each cleaning action can be evaluated. In any configuration, the device may perform an operation in response to determining that ineffective cleaning is being performed, causing corrected cleaning action to be performed.

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[0001] cross reference [0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 801,865, filed February 6, 2019, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 801,875, filed February 6, 2019, which are The entire contents of each of the US Provisional Patent Applications are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates to devices and techniques for managing hygiene activities, including monitoring and controlling cleaning effectiveness through wearable computing devices worn by individuals performing the cleaning. Background technique [0004] Ineffective cleaning is one of the leading causes of the spread of pathogens, leading to illness and infection in millions of people each year. For example, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that foodborne illness sickens 48 million people in the United States each year, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 ...

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Problems solved by technology

While plans and practices can be established for sanitation activities in managed settings, the lack of a sanitation compliance monitoring system makes tracking and controlling compliance challenging

The challenges associated with ensuring hygiene compliance are exacerbated by the fact that employees assigned cleaning tasks are often entry-level positions characterized by high turnover and, in some cases, motivation and Dedication is limited

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