System and method for tracking germ contamination

Abstract

A system for routinely monitoring germ contamination in areas where human interaction takes place, and a method for using the same. A germ detection agent is placed either onto a roll of toilet paper or inside a pair of gloves. After handling the toilet paper, or removing the gloves, the detection agent will be present on the individual's hands. This individual is then directed by proper personal hygiene and health codes to wash his or her hands with soap and water, and then place the hands under an ultraviolet light source in order to visualize any germ detection agent still remaining on the hands. If no detection agent is seen, the individual has been properly sanitized of contamination. If, however, detection agent is still visualized on the hands after washing, then that individual must repeat the hand washing, this time more thoroughly to completely remove remaining germ detection agent, before entering an area where contamination may be spread. The hands of the individual may alternatively be inspected by another, to confirm that no germ detection agent remains.

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