Point-of-care hand hygiene dispenser having security features

Abstract

Various embodiments of a point-of-care hygiene dispenser and an electronic hand hygiene event monitoring system are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to point-of-care dispenser and a corresponding electronic monitoring system, wherein the point-of-care dispenser is movable between predetermined zones of interest. Another embodiment is directed to a secure point-of-care dispenser having corresponding dispenser cover and main body interlocks. A still further embodiment is directed to point-of-care dispensing system comprising a point-of-care dispenser having a dispenser cover and a main body, a locking mechanism configured to secure the dispenser covers with the main body in a closed condition, and a docking unit configured for mounting with the point-of-care dispenser.

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         8 . A point-of-care dispensing system comprising:
 a point-of-care dispenser having a dispenser cover and a main body;   a locking mechanism configured to secure the dispenser cover with the main body in a closed condition, wherein the locking mechanism is principally disposed in an interior of the point-of-care dispenser when the dispenser cover is secured with the main body in the closed condition; and   a docking unit configured for mounting with the point-of-care dispenser, the docking unit and point-of-care dispenser being interconnected with a further locking mechanism that is only accessible for release of the point-of-care dispenser from the docking unit when the dispenser cover and main body are in an open state.   
     
     
         9 . The point-of-care dispenser system of  claim 8 , wherein the locking mechanism configured to secure the dispenser cover with the main body comprises an interlocking tab and tab opening. 
     
     
         10 . The point-of-care dispenser system of  claim 9 , wherein the interlocking tab and opening engage one another at an undercut.