WO2014060726A1 - Système de contrôle de l'hygiène des mains - Google Patents

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WO2014060726A1
WO2014060726A1 PCT/GB2013/052656 GB2013052656W WO2014060726A1 WO 2014060726 A1 WO2014060726 A1 WO 2014060726A1 GB 2013052656 W GB2013052656 W GB 2013052656W WO 2014060726 A1 WO2014060726 A1 WO 2014060726A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
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  • This invention relates to a system, including at least one dispenser device and at least one indicator, for monitoring hand hygiene; a dispenser for use in said system; and an indicator also for use in said system.
  • HCAIs Healthcare-associated infections
  • nosocomial infections are those that are acquired by a patient during the course of receiving treatment within a healthcare setting, such as in hospitals, nursing homes, or from treatment in their own home.
  • HCAIs affect hundreds of millions of patients worldwide every year often resulting in a more serious illness, prolonged hospital stay, long-term disability or even death.
  • HCAIs can affect any part of the body, including the urinary system (urinary tract infection), the respiratory system (pneumonia or respiratory tract infection), the skin, surgical wounds (surgical site infection), the gastrointestinal system and even the bloodstream (bacteraemia). Many such infections may arise from the presence of micro-organisms present on the body of the patient; however, they may also be caused by those originating from another patient or from those transmitted from the hospital environment due to poor hygiene standards.
  • HCAIs are amongst the major causes of death and increased morbidity in hospitalised patients.
  • 1 in 4 patients in intensive care worldwide will acquire an infection during their treatment, with this estimate doubled in less developed countries.
  • 1 in every 136 patients a day becomes severely ill as a consequence of contracting an HCAI, which equates to 2 million cases per year (Starfield, 2000).
  • it is predicted patients spend an average of 2.5 times longer in hospital (Turner, 2008).
  • HCAIs In addition to a direct consequence on patient safety, HCAIs also contribute to a significant financial burden on healthcare systems. In the USA, the risk of HCAIs has risen steadily over l the last decade with accompanying costs estimated at US$ 4.5-5.7 billion a year. Similarly in the UK, HCAIs are estimated to cost the NHS £1 billion a year (Turner, 2008).
  • HCAIs The micro-organisms giving rise to HCAIs are numerous, and may be in the form of any number of pathogens such as bacteria, virus, fungus, parasites or prions.
  • the most commonly known nosocomial pathogens include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridium difficile ⁇ C.difficile) and Escherichia coli (E. coli).
  • MRSA methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • Clostridium difficile ⁇ C.difficile Clostridium difficile ⁇ C.difficile
  • E. coli Escherichia coli
  • HCAIs have been estimated that the incidence of HCAIs can be reduced significantly. It is thought that about 15% - 30% could be avoided by improved practices and better application of existing knowledge. Such measures include stringent use of personal protective equipment e.g. gloves and aprons to minimise contamination of skin and clothing, which furthermore are not used for more than one patient. By improving levels of hygiene, and also by minimising the risk of transmitting pathogens around the healthcare setting, it is known that the occurrence of HCAIs decreases.
  • Alcohol hand rubs are recommended for routine hand decontamination as they have been shown to be more effective, quicker to use, better tolerated and can be provided at the patient point of care. It has been shown that hand sanitisers, specifically containing a minimum of 60% alcohol kill many different bacteria (including MRSA), and viruses (including HIV, rhinovirus, vaccinia, influenza, hepatitis, and herpes simplex virus). To meet the minimum European guidelines for alcohol hand rubs (EN 1500) in the healthcare environment, rub sanitizers must contain at least 60% alcohol and be capable of killing 99.9% of the bacteria on hands 30 seconds after application and 99.99 to 99.999% of the bacteria on hands 1 minute after application (Boyce & Pittet, 2002).
  • alcohol asepsis does not remove dirt or organic matter, and also does not kill some nosocomial pathogens, and therefore good practice is to incorporate both soap and water in addition to the use of sanitising rubs (Boyce & Pittet, 2002).
  • WO201 1085292 teaches a simple sanitiser device which reports the number of uses of a soap dispenser compared to a targeted expectation.
  • WO201 1058293 teaches of a dispenser with an attached printer which provides a record of hand hygiene compliance.
  • US2010/231385 teaches the use of a volatile hand washing agent which can be detected by a sensor capable of detecting said compound to confirm when a hand hygiene event has occurred.
  • Such devices have obvious drawbacks, however, and do not encourage user compliance with hand antisepsis.
  • An effective hand hygiene compliance system must incorporate means by which specific users are encouraged to perform hand hygiene procedure e.g. by timely, proactive prompts, and also a means by which a user's compliance record can be reported.
  • US2008/0087719 teaches a system whereby data readers worn by users are activated by portal triggers located in doorways of patient rooms, prompting hand hygiene procedure and also recording compliance by Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Similar such systems are disclosed in U201 1/234407 and US2008/0100441 , which consist of room and dispenser sensors to track movement and prompt hygiene compliance, with users identifiable from unique Tags that are in communication by RFID (thereby storing user specific compliance data).
  • RFID Radio Frequency Identification
  • WO20081 19158 teaches a system where users move from zone to zone and are required to perform hand hygiene between the zones. Users carry a wearable zone sensor which detects zones and hand hygiene actions.
  • WO2010070072 teaches a system where healthcare workers and patients wear tags. The healthcare worker also wears a sensor which detects such tags from patients and also washing stations, and also a control unit, which detects and records whether a worker has used said washing stations before and after patient contact.
  • a system for monitoring hand hygiene comprising:
  • At least one dispenser for dispensing a hand hygiene fluid comprising a hand hygiene receptacle in fluid communication with a delivery outlet which is functionally coupled to a manual activator; and a signal emitter also functionally coupled to said manual activator;
  • said manual activator includes a dynamo, whereby manual activation of said manual activator results in both the dispensing of a hand hygiene fluid from said outlet and the emission of a signal from said signal emitter;
  • At least one indicator adapted to be worn by a least one person whose hand hygiene is to be monitored comprising a signal receiver functionally coupled to a status display device, which can display at least a first and second status, and which indicator also includes a timing mechanism that is functionally coupled to said status display device, whereby upon receipt of a signal from said signal emitter said signal display device displays a first status and after a selected period of time countered by said timing mechanism said signal display device displays a second status.
  • said system including said dispenser and said indicator, is wireless.
  • hand hygiene fluid is to be construed as any substance that can be used to improve hand hygiene.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, water, soap and detergents, antibacterial soap, antiseptic solutions, antibacterial hand rubs, antimicrobial soaps and rubs, alcoholic based hand rubs and rinses, or water based hand rubs and rinses.
  • Said reagent may therefore be in any number of forms, such as liquid, gels, foams, creams, or the like.
  • said receptacle is either partially or wholly transparent whereby the amount of fluid therein can be assessed, or it includes a further information means relaying to a user, or via said signal emitter to a remote station, when the receptacle has to be re-filled.
  • said manual activator includes a dynamo connected to a handle or push device whereby once the handle is depressed or the push device pushed, or indeed either moved in any preferred fashion, the dynamo is activated to generate a current which, via suitable circuitry, activates said signal emitter to send a signal that is representative of use of the dispenser.
  • the dispenser operates as a stand-alone piece of equipment that requires no wiring or on-going maintenance.
  • the use of said handle or push device also results in the dispensing of a selected amount of hand hygiene fluid.
  • two functions are accomplished by a single manoeuvre.
  • said dispenser comprises an instrument cleaning pad located adjacent said delivery outlet whereby use of said manual operator results in the dispensing of hand hygiene fluid to a user and also, at the same time or before or after, dispensing of said fluid to said pad which can then be used to clean a selected instrument, such as a stethoscope, by a clinician wiping said instrument against said pad.
  • a selected instrument such as a stethoscope
  • said pad is fixed to said dispenser but in some embodiments it may be removable therefrom.
  • said pad is a cloth, sponge or gauze. More ideally still, said material is a sponge.
  • the signal from said signal emitter can be one of numerous types known by one skilled in the art, such as an audio or electromagnetic signal. More preferably, said signal is an electromagnetic signal including, but not limited to, a radio signal, infrared signal, or optical signal. More ideally still, said signal is an infrared signal.
  • said signal receiver is capable of detecting a variety of types of signal which will depend upon the nature of the emitting signal including, but not limited to, an audio, radio, infrared or optical signal, and the like.
  • the status display device may provide a visual or audible signal or result. More preferably, said status display device comprises a visual signal such as at least one visual display or light, which is activated upon detection of the signal from said dispenser. More preferably still, the status display device displays different coloured lights for the different status signals. For example, the status display device displays a green light for the first status, indicating hand hygiene has been complied with, and a red light for the second status, indicating a further hand hygiene procedure is required. Moreover, the two coloured light displays may be provided by a single light emitter or two separate ones dedicated to displaying one colour. In the instance where an audible signal is used different types of sound are used to indicate the different status and the sounds may be continuous or intermittent. The nature of the sounds is less important than ensuring they are representative of the information to be relayed.
  • the time mechanism is set for a pre-determined time period of between 1 -30 min, or more ideally 1 -10 min, and more ideally still selected from one of the following options 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min, 6 min, 7 min, 8 min, 9 min, and 10 min.
  • the time mechanism is set according to the efficacy of the hand hygiene fluid and so is designed to lapse after an interval commensurate with the effectiveness of the selected hand hygiene fluid.
  • said indicator is a badge. More preferably still the badge is provided in a card-shaped housing which ideally permits user identification cards to be held and displayed from within said housing.
  • the indicator further comprises an internal disposable battery to power said status display device.
  • said battery is rechargeable, permitting said indicator to be used indefinitely.
  • said rechargeable battery is readily accessible to permit charging.
  • said indicator is adapted to be docked into a device for recharging and so comprises a docking device.
  • said indicator further comprises a device for data storage on which data can be stored such as, but not limited to, identification of the wearer, the number of hand hygiene procedures, dispenser used and time logs of hand hygiene compliance.
  • the indicator further comprises an internal clock operably connected to the signal receiver, whereby the time at which the signal is received is recorded.
  • a device for accessing and displaying said information recorded on said indicator whereby hand hygiene can be monitored for at least one wearer of said indicator and preferably a group of wearers.
  • Such information ideally will relate to each individual user, and provide statistics on daily hand hygiene performance that can be used in audits and in the preparation of reports. Furthermore, such data can be used to assess compliance with accepted minimum compliance levels.
  • the device for accessing and displaying said information may be a conventional computer or technology equivalent to same.
  • said device may store information relating to the number of dispense actions of each dispenser and, ideally, automatically send an email to whoever is appropriate, e.g. maintenance staff, when one or more dispensers require filling or replacement.
  • whoever is appropriate e.g. maintenance staff
  • this allows prompt auditing and monitoring of dispenser maintenance and provides the means to keep the dispensers constantly usable.
  • the system therefore permits the monitoring of hand hygiene practice.
  • the user's compliance with hand hygiene is indicated by the status display device of the indicator, most preferably a red or green light.
  • the user who has sight of the device, is able to execute a hand hygiene procedure when required .
  • the functionally coupled dynamo Upon dispensing the hand hygiene fluid, via the manual activator, the functionally coupled dynamo generates an electrical current that is converted into a signal, most preferably an infrared signal that is emitted by the dispenser.
  • the signal receiver of the indicator worn by the user, detects said signal and via the status display device notifies the wearer (and a patient) of the hand hygiene status of the healthcare worker.
  • Activation of the indicator upon performing a hand hygiene procedure, also results in a count-down of the timing mechanism, for a pre-determined time period, at the end of which period the second status indicates further compliance with hand hygiene is required.
  • the indicator allows the user and other individuals to recognise when a further hand hygiene procedure is required, thereby maintaining hand antisepsis during healthcare procedures.
  • This simple system has obvious benefits in minimising the risk of transmitting nosocomial pathogens.
  • the relatively simple dispensing device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to generate the infrared signal by means of a dynamo, therefore negating the requirement for an additional power supply.
  • a dispenser for dispensing a hand hygiene fluid comprising:
  • a hand hygiene receptacle in fluid communication with a delivery outlet which is functionally coupled to a manual activator; and a signal emitter also functionally coupled to said manual activator;
  • said manual activator includes a dynamo
  • said dispenser is wireless.
  • said dispenser comprises an instrument cleaning pad located adjacent said delivery outlet whereby use of said manual operator results in the dispensing of hand hygiene fluid to a user and also, at the same time or before or after, dispensing of said fluid to said pad which can then be used to clean a selected instrument, such as a stethoscope, by a clinician wiping said instrument against said pad.
  • a selected instrument such as a stethoscope
  • said pad is fixed to said dispenser but in some embodiments it may be removable therefrom.
  • said pad is a cloth, sponge or gauze. More ideally still, said material is a sponge.
  • an indicator adapted to be worn by a least one person whose hand hygiene is to be monitored comprising : a signal receiver functionally coupled to a status display device, which can display at least a first and second status; and
  • a timing mechanism that is functionally coupled to said status display device; whereby upon receipt of a signal from said signal emitter said signal display device displays a first status and after a selected period of time countered by said timing mechanism said signal display device displays a second status.
  • said indicator is wireless.
  • kit of parts for monitoring hand hygiene comprising at least one dispenser as herein described and at least one indicator as herein described.
  • the system can be used to achieve hand antisepsis for medical purpose.
  • the system can be used in any environment wherein hand antisepsis is a requirement including, but not limited to, hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes, scientific research facilities, restaurants or other food service areas, food preparation and manufacturing industries, or the like.
  • any of the aforementioned aspects of the invention may, in preferred embodiments, include or be characterised by any of the aforementioned features pertaining to the system, dispensers or indicators.
  • preferred features of each aspect of the invention may be as described in connection with any of the other aspects.
  • any feature disclosed herein may be replaced by an alternative feature serving the same or a similar purpose.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the individual components of the system
  • Figure 2a shows a perspective view of a wall-mounted dispensing device
  • Figure 2b shows a perspective view of a semi-permanently mounted dispensing device when attached to a bed
  • Figure 2c shows a perspective view of a semi-permanently mounted dispensing device when attached to a trolley
  • Figure 3 shows an indicator being worn by a healthcare worker in an environment where a number of dispenses are in use
  • Figure 4 shows a portable dispenser being worn by a healthcare worker.
  • figure 1 there is shown the individual components of the system.
  • FIG 1 Towards the left hand side of figure 1 there is shown two alternative embodinnents of a dispensing device.
  • Dispenser A has a cylindrical receptacle [1 ] for storing a hand hygiene fluid and positioned there above a manual activator in the form of a depressible handle [2] having an associated outlet [3] through which said hand hygiene fluid is dispensed.
  • a manual activator in the form of a depressible handle [2] having an associated outlet [3] through which said hand hygiene fluid is dispensed.
  • inside dispenser A is a dynamo and a signal emitter which is functionally coupled to the dynamo. Further the dynamo is connected to the handle [2].
  • the dispenser A In use the dispenser A is portable and can be located on any suitable surface. When a hand hygiene procedure is required a user simply depresses handle [2] and this results in the dispensing of an amount of cleaning fluid and also the generation of an electric current, via the dynamo, which results in a signal being emitted from the signal emitter.
  • handle [2] When a hand hygiene procedure is required a user simply depresses handle [2] and this results in the dispensing of an amount of cleaning fluid and also the generation of an electric current, via the dynamo, which results in a signal being emitted from the signal emitter.
  • the hand hygiene fluid that is dispensed includes, but is not limited to, water, soap and detergents, antibacterial soap, antiseptic solutions, antibacterial hand rubs, antimicrobial soaps and rubs, alcoholic based hand rubs and rinses, or water based hand rubs and rinses.
  • Said reagent may therefore be in any number of forms, such as liquid, gels, foams, creams, or the like.
  • receptacle [1 ] is either partially or wholly transparent whereby the amount of fluid therein can be assessed, or it includes a further indicator relaying to a user when the receptacle has to be re-filled.
  • Dispenser B is trapezoidal in cross-section and comprises receptacle [1 b] for storing a hand hygiene fluid and recessed therein a manual activator in the form of a pull (or push) device [2b] having an associated outlet [3b] through which said hand hygiene fluid is dispensed.
  • a signal emitter [4b] is also recessed in the receptacle [1 b].
  • inside dispenser B is a dynamo functionally coupled to pull device [2b].
  • the signal emitter [4b] is also functionally coupled to the dynamo.
  • the dispenser B is wall mounted using conventional fixings provided on the rear of the dispenser.
  • a hand hygiene procedure When a hand hygiene procedure is required a user simply pushes (or pulls) handle [2b] and this results in the dispensing of an amount of cleaning fluid and also the generation of an electric current, via the dynamo, which results in a signal being emitted from the signal emitter [4b].
  • the dispenser is advantageously located near or adjacent a washing facility.
  • dispensers A and B are marked in a manner that renders them highly visible so as to serve as a reminder that they are to be used.
  • the signal emitter in dispenser A or B is made to emit any one, or in some instances more than one, of the following signals audio or electromagnetic signal including, for example, a radio signal, infrared signal, or optical signal. We prefer to use an infrared signal.
  • dispensers A or B may also include an instrument cleaning pad located adjacent said delivery outlet whereby use of said manual operator results in the dispensing of hand hygiene fluid to a user and also, at the same time or before or after, dispensing of said fluid to said pad which can then be used to clean a selected instrument, such as a stethoscope. This is simply done by a clinician wiping said instrument against said pad.
  • said pad is fixed to said dispenser but in some embodiments it may be removable therefrom.
  • said pad is a cloth, sponge or gauze. We prefer to use a sponge.
  • an indicator for use in the system of the invention.
  • the indicator is shown as a badge but it may be in the form of a bracelet, wrist strap, band, sash, lanyard or any clothing with a built in indicator.
  • a signal receiver for receiving a signal transmitted by signal emitter [4b].
  • This signal receiver is connected to a status display device in the form of back-lit hand images [6] and [7].
  • Image [6] is back-lit using a red light
  • image [7] is back-lit using a green light.
  • the signal receiver Upon receiving an infra-red signal from signal emitter [4b] the signal receiver sends a signal to the green light so illuminating image [7]. This then indicates to the person wearing the badge, and any other person in his or her vicinity, that the person has clean hands.
  • a timing mechanism (not shown) inside badge [5] is activated and so begins a count-down, at the end of which the signal receiver sends a signal to the red light so illuminating image [6]. This then indicates to the person wearing the badge, and any other person in his or her vicinity, that the person has un-clean hands.
  • the status display device may comprise only a single image which is either on or off according to whether it is back-lit or not.
  • the status display device may comprise a number of images back-lit with a number of coloured lights.
  • the status display device may comprise any other form well known to those skilled in the art provided the relevant information is conveyed to a wearer of those in his or her vicinity.
  • badge [5] is also provided with a data storage device and docking device.
  • the data storage device stores information relating to the number of signals that are received, their intervals and their frequency over a given time. However, other types of information may be stored according to a user's requirements.
  • the docking device is ideally in the form of a USB port or any other known data transfer means.
  • badge [5] is provided with suitable power supply means in the form of a battery which, ideally, is rechargeable. This battery powers the signal receiver and the status display device.
  • FIG. 2a a portable dispenser is shown attached to the side of a trolley using conventional means.
  • a portable dispenser is shown attached to the side of a bed using conventional means.
  • a fixed dispenser is shown attached to a wall in a ward using conventional means.
  • FIG 3 there is shown the system in use where it can be seen that a clinician is wearing a badge and a number of dispensers are available to activate same to ensure hand hygiene compliance.
  • FIG 4 there is shown a clinician wearing a badge and a portable belt dispenser to activate same at any time when hand hygiene compliance is required.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un système pour contrôler l'observance de l'hygiène des mains, comprenant au moins un dispositif distributeur de fluide hygiénique pour les mains, et au moins un indicateur porté par un travailleur de la santé, lequel distributeur et lequel indicateur sont en communication. Le distributeur comprend une dynamo pour convertir l'énergie mécanique générée pour activer le distributeur en courant électrique envoyé vers un émetteur, lequel envoie un signal vers l'indicateur afin d'enregistrer l'activation du distributeur. L'indicateur affiche visuellement le moment où l'employé médical a récemment utilisé le distributeur afin de se laver les mains.
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