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Abstract

An apparatus is provided for monitoring use of a handsink to determine compliance with a use regimen by a user, the apparatus including a first data collection device for determining an identity of the user of the handsink during each use for comparison to the use regimen, a second data collection device for determining a time of use of the handsink by the user during each use for comparison to the use regimen, and a device for evaluating compliance with the use regimen by the user based on the determined identity of the user and the determined time of use. Third, fourth, and fifth data collection devices may be provided for determining a completion of use of the handsink during each use for comparison to the use regimen, the determined completion being also employed by the compliance evaluating device. A corresponding method is also disclosed, as is a system for monitoring compliance with a cleansing regimen, the system including a plurality of cleansing stations each including a monitor box, electronic communication links between the monitor boxes, and a central control device located remote from the cleansing stations and electronically connected to at least one of the monitor boxes for receiving downloaded information from the cleansing stations.

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First Claim