Semmelweis Scanner – User Guide v22.03
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2. Introduction
The Semmelweis Scanner allows immediate evaluation of hand hygiene technique evaluation
with a special alcoholic hand rub solution. To achieve this, the scanner employs harmless UV-
A light exposure. The system provides objective overall quality assessment scores and creates
reports and statistics. The innovative technology of the Semmelweis Scanner is made primarily
for education and plays a major role in the control of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs).
The Semmelweis Scanner has been designed, manufactured and tested to comply with the
standard requirements of EN 61326-2-6:2005 and EN 61010-1:2001, Safety Provisions
Regarding Electric Measuring & Control Equipment.
Conformity with the above-mentioned standards is documented and proved by the Semmelweis
Scanner’s
label.
The device with CE mark corresponds to 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC directives.
The Semmelweis Scanner is only to be used for education and hand hygiene training.
Using the device does not substitute applying proper hand hygiene protocols.
