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Method and apparatus for monitoring and reporting handwashing at a washstation employs a sensor for signaling the dispensation of a cleaning agent from a dispenser, and a reporting and monitoring module. The module in turn includes an input element, an output element, a processor and memory. The mod

Method and apparatus for monitoring and reporting handwashing at a washstation employs a sensor for signaling the dispensation of a cleaning agent from a dispenser, and a reporting and monitoring module. The module in turn includes an input element, an output element, a processor and memory. The module operates in employee and administrator modes. In the employee mode, the module, responsive to the receipt of input data identifying an employee and of the signaling of the dispensation of the cleaning agent, stores a compliance data record in the memory for reporting to an administrator. Compliance data can include the employee identifying data, and the time and/or the date. Upon receipt of input data identifying an administrator, the module recognizes the code and enters the administrator mode, displaying compliance data on a display for review. The reporting and monitoring module can also include provision for transferring data records from the module to a data recorder. The apparatus of the invention is intended to install quickly and easily, at lower cost, in a wide variety of wash stations, and can be used with existing, preinstalled soap dispensers.

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[ Having described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:] [1.] Apparatus for monitoring and reporting handwashing at a washstation having a cleaning agent dispenser, comprising:a sensor for signaling the dispensation of the cleaning agent from the clea

[ Having described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:] [1.] Apparatus for monitoring and reporting handwashing at a washstation having a cleaning agent dispenser, comprising:a sensor for signaling the dispensation of the cleaning agent from the cleaning agent dispenser,a self-contained reporting and monitoring module for installation proximate to the wash station, said module including:input means for receiving input from a user,a display for communicating output to the user,a memory element for storing data,a power supply for providing electrical power within said apparatus,a programmed data processor in communication with said input means, said display, said sensor, said memory element and said power supply,said processor being programmed to operate in an employee mode, wherein in response to receipt of employee identification data by said input means and the signaling of the dispensation of the cleaning agent by said sensor, said processor stores a compliance data record in said memory, said compliance data record including at least data representative of said employee identification data, and said processor beingis further programmed to operate in an administrator mode wherein in response to receipt of administrator identification data and data representative of one of a particular employee user and a particular date by said input means, said display displays at least one compliance data record pertaining to said one of a particular employee and a particular date for review thereof.