Dr. Richard Melker

University of Florida Medical School professor Dr. Richard Melker has developed a sensor which detects hand sanitizer and soap fumes on healthcare workers’ hands.  That sensor is now build into a new device, “HyGreen,” that works with a care-givers’ RTLS badge to tell if hands have been cleaned between patient visits.  If hands have not been washed, a reminder vibration is sent to the badge.  According to the CDC, two million patients suffer hospital acquired infections a year, and 250 people die from them every day-urging that the helping hand be clean.     MORE

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