System And Method For Hand Hygiene Compliance

System And Method For Hand Hygiene Compliance Thank you for taking the time to review this information. The System, created by Athela, LLC, is a patented real-time hand hygiene education cuing system with an associated backend result database. It was designed to meet the need for enhanced compliance, improve public health outcomes, and save businesses money by reducing risk of disease transmission. It is intentionally meant to be an affordable system for smaller medical settings, schools, and restaurants, for which disease transmission could be catastrophic to client and business health. It educates proper hand hygiene and generates a reporting data base that records a time stamp each encounter, the time elapsed, and success vs. failure to complete the entire wash sequence. The device consists of a soap dispenser with " smart device" added to the interior which includes a screen and PCB with wireless connectivity to Wi-Fi . The interior device has a specialized sensor that detects the washer in the adjustable " wash bubble" space. Upon detection of the user, the screen follows the CDC recommended wash sequence with images and a " scrub timer" for the ideal 20 second rubbing with soap or hand sanitizer. It detects a "complete" or "successful" wash, or an "incomplete" " unsuccessful" wash activity. The associated backend database is for compliance reports, or for study, improvement, and reward capabilities if desired. It is sold as a device with a subscription model for access to the data in the included associated database. Below, we provide an overview of the product’s features, value proposition, study results, and potential applications across various industries. This hand hygiene system has a complete prototype with proof of concept trials, and can be customized to be used in multiple markets. It educates users on effective handwashing techniques recommended by the CDC. Using proximity sensors or individual wireless IDs, the device tracks handwashing quality, timestamps compliance, and provides real-time feedback. It offers: Education: Step-by-step visual and timing cues for effective handwashing or 20-second hand sanitizing. Tracking: Data collection on user compliance, allowing for analysis and improvement. Rewards: Incentive mechanisms to encourage habit formation. Affordability: A manufacturing cost of under $80 per unit, making it a fraction of the cost of competing systems (up to $4,000/bed/year). Value Proposition The System is designed to address the high costs and inefficiencies of traditional hand hygiene compliance methods, which often involve manual observation and reporting. By providing a low-cost, automated solution,this system enables: Cost Savings: Reduced disease outbreaks and absenteeism, saving money for schools, medical facilities, and businesses. Efficiency: Real-time tracking and education eliminate the need for manual observations. Accessibility: Affordable for smaller institutions, including schools, standalone medical facilities, and restaurants. Key Applications Healthcare: Affordable for small hospitals, critical access hospitals, and clinics, This Hand Hygiene system improves compliance without relying on expensive proprietary systems. Saves lives, saves money. Education: Schools can reduce absenteeism and associated funding losses through improved hand hygiene practices. Restaurants: A simple and affordable solution to track and educate staff on hand hygiene, minimizing outbreak risks and liability. Cruise Industry: Encourages compliance through gamified incentives, reducing disease spread while enhancing customer experience. Large Venues: Decreases insurance costs and improves public safety through better hygiene tracking. Study Results A pilot study conducted across three schools in two counties involving 450 students demonstrated effectiveness: Baseline Compliance: Initial handwashing compliance was 8-9%. Post-Intervention Compliance: Increased to 52% following the introduction of educational and feedback systems. Sustained Improvement: Compliance rates continued to improve over the 8-week study period. Patent and Development Status U.S. Patent Number 11,436,910 in September 2022, protecting the system’s innovative design and functionality. The associated database and CAD files are 80-85% complete, allowing for customization by potential buyers. Business Opportunity : The system is available for acquisition or licensure. Ideal buyers include: Hand Sanitizer/Soap Dispenser Manufacturers: Integrating hand hygiene education and tracking technology to enhance existing products as a value add. Restaurant Insurers : Could use this system to incentivise hand hygiene by providing a discount to user restaurants. This would be a similar model to the auto industry’s “ Safe Driver program.” Hygiene Tracker Companies: Using this system as a collection tool for real-time data. Cruise and Hospitality Industry: Leveraging the system’s gamified approach to hygiene for customer engagement and risk reduction. The system’s low cost and innovative features offer a scalable solution to improve hygiene compliance across industries. Future Potential use can: Revolutionize hand hygiene practices through gamification and education. Decrease public health risks by improving compliance rates. Offer a cost-effective alternative to current manual and high-cost systems. We invite interested parties to explore the opportunity to acquire the Hand Hygiene system, including its patent, design files, and database rights. With the groundwork already laid, this system is poised for significant market impact under the right stewardship.