CA2551310A1 - Patient check system - Google Patents
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Abstract
A system for providing feedback regarding a patient's condition is disclosed.
In an embodiment, a plastic container of disposable wipes includes a first label mounted on the container and occluding an entry into the container. A second label is also mounted on the container via attachment to the first label. The second label includes a template that is mounted face down. In operation, the second label is removed and placed on the patient's medical chart and observations regarding the patient's skin condition are marked on the template provided on the second label.
In an embodiment, a plastic container of disposable wipes includes a first label mounted on the container and occluding an entry into the container. A second label is also mounted on the container via attachment to the first label. The second label includes a template that is mounted face down. In operation, the second label is removed and placed on the patient's medical chart and observations regarding the patient's skin condition are marked on the template provided on the second label.
Description
PATIENT CHECK SYSTEM
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
An aspect of the present invention is directed towards a system for providing patient information, more specifically towards a system of providing feedback to care providers regarding a patient's physical condition in a universal manner.
BACKGROUND
The health care field is constantly undergoing change. Recently, these changes have included increased use of nurse assistants or other individuals to perform some of the tasks previously generally performed by nurses. For example, nurse assistants may now carry the primary responsibility for bathing patients and patient hygiene. Patient baths frequently are performed with pre-packaged disposable wipes. A plastic package of disposable wipes for use in bathing a patient may be purchased from Sage Products, Inc. Some examples of packages of disposable wipes are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,029,809 to Skiba et al. and U.S. Patent No. 5,906,278 to Ponsi et al., both of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
The use of nurse assistants or other individuals in performing care such as patient cleansing has distanced the more trained medical professional from the patient during such care procedures. For example, while bathing the patient, a care provider is in an excellent position to observe the skin condition of the patient. A care provider such as a nurse assistant or other individual may not, however, be in a position to address or provide care for areas of concern observed on the patient's skin. In addition, the care provider may have obstacles in providing information regarding areas of concern to a second care provider such as a doctor or nurse.
The first and second care providers may speak different languages, or the first care provider may not directly interact with a second care provider. It would be useful to provide something that can aid a first care provider in providing feedback or hand-off of information to a second care provider regarding observations noted while providing care to the patient.
Moreover, even where care is provided by nurses or doctors, additional systems to assist in the communication and hand-off of information regarding the patient's condition would be useful.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In an aspect of the present invention, a container holding health care supplies is configured with a label having a template on a first side, the label mounted on the container with the template face down. The label may be removed and mounted on a patient's medical chart so as to provide feedback regarding observations made while using the health care supplies.
The label may include a marketing graphic on a second side of the label and the marketing graphic may prorx~ote the use of the template on the first side of the label.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Aspects of the present invention are illustrated by way of example and not limited in the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals indicate similar elements.
Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a health care supplies assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates an alternative exemplary embodiment of a health care supplies assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a first side of a label according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a second side of a label according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 5 illustrates an alternative exemplary embodiment of a first side of a label according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 6 illustrates a method of using a health care supplies assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates an alternative exemplary embodiment of a health care supplies assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
An aspect of the present invention is directed towards a system for providing patient information, more specifically towards a system of providing feedback to care providers regarding a patient's physical condition in a universal manner.
BACKGROUND
The health care field is constantly undergoing change. Recently, these changes have included increased use of nurse assistants or other individuals to perform some of the tasks previously generally performed by nurses. For example, nurse assistants may now carry the primary responsibility for bathing patients and patient hygiene. Patient baths frequently are performed with pre-packaged disposable wipes. A plastic package of disposable wipes for use in bathing a patient may be purchased from Sage Products, Inc. Some examples of packages of disposable wipes are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,029,809 to Skiba et al. and U.S. Patent No. 5,906,278 to Ponsi et al., both of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
The use of nurse assistants or other individuals in performing care such as patient cleansing has distanced the more trained medical professional from the patient during such care procedures. For example, while bathing the patient, a care provider is in an excellent position to observe the skin condition of the patient. A care provider such as a nurse assistant or other individual may not, however, be in a position to address or provide care for areas of concern observed on the patient's skin. In addition, the care provider may have obstacles in providing information regarding areas of concern to a second care provider such as a doctor or nurse.
The first and second care providers may speak different languages, or the first care provider may not directly interact with a second care provider. It would be useful to provide something that can aid a first care provider in providing feedback or hand-off of information to a second care provider regarding observations noted while providing care to the patient.
Moreover, even where care is provided by nurses or doctors, additional systems to assist in the communication and hand-off of information regarding the patient's condition would be useful.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In an aspect of the present invention, a container holding health care supplies is configured with a label having a template on a first side, the label mounted on the container with the template face down. The label may be removed and mounted on a patient's medical chart so as to provide feedback regarding observations made while using the health care supplies.
The label may include a marketing graphic on a second side of the label and the marketing graphic may prorx~ote the use of the template on the first side of the label.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Aspects of the present invention are illustrated by way of example and not limited in the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals indicate similar elements.
Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a health care supplies assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates an alternative exemplary embodiment of a health care supplies assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a first side of a label according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a second side of a label according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 5 illustrates an alternative exemplary embodiment of a first side of a label according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 6 illustrates a method of using a health care supplies assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates an alternative exemplary embodiment of a health care supplies assembly according to an aspect of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Pre-packaged health care supplies are used by medical personnel to clean and prepare patients in a variety of different settings ranging from preparation of a patient for surgery to bathing of the patient. In each case, the care provided by the medical personnel is extremely S important to the well being of the patient. Thus, regardless of the complexity, the health care being provided is important to patient health.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a container includes health care supplies. The health care supplies may be provided in one or more compartments. The supplies may include non-woven patient bathing wipes, oral care products such as toothpaste, toothbrush and oral cleansers such as swabs and an associated impregnating fluid, incontinence products, surgical preparation products, and other care products used with patients or individuals in hospitals or other care facilities. The term patient refers to any individual who receives care and is not limited to individuals admitted in a hospital setting. The container can be sealed.
The container can include an edge, serration or crease or other entry that allows for the container to be opened through the application of a force. The container also can include an opening.
In an embodiment, a covering is placed over the opening or entry to the container. The covering can be removably mounted to the container. A care giver can remove the covering partially or fully and access the supplies within the container. The covering, in an embodiment, can then be reapplied to the container to reseal the opening or entry.
In an embodiment, a label is incorporated into the container. This label can be a card, ticket, tag, marker, sticker, sign or other piece of material. The label can include a template of a portion of a human anatomy. The template can depict all or a portion of the human body. In an exemplary embodiment, the template depicts at least a portion of the human mouth. In another exemplary embodiment, the template depicts discrete portions of the human body that are to be subject to care or a medical procedure, such as the ear, foot, scalp, back, front, abdomen or genital area.
Pre-packaged health care supplies are used by medical personnel to clean and prepare patients in a variety of different settings ranging from preparation of a patient for surgery to bathing of the patient. In each case, the care provided by the medical personnel is extremely S important to the well being of the patient. Thus, regardless of the complexity, the health care being provided is important to patient health.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a container includes health care supplies. The health care supplies may be provided in one or more compartments. The supplies may include non-woven patient bathing wipes, oral care products such as toothpaste, toothbrush and oral cleansers such as swabs and an associated impregnating fluid, incontinence products, surgical preparation products, and other care products used with patients or individuals in hospitals or other care facilities. The term patient refers to any individual who receives care and is not limited to individuals admitted in a hospital setting. The container can be sealed.
The container can include an edge, serration or crease or other entry that allows for the container to be opened through the application of a force. The container also can include an opening.
In an embodiment, a covering is placed over the opening or entry to the container. The covering can be removably mounted to the container. A care giver can remove the covering partially or fully and access the supplies within the container. The covering, in an embodiment, can then be reapplied to the container to reseal the opening or entry.
In an embodiment, a label is incorporated into the container. This label can be a card, ticket, tag, marker, sticker, sign or other piece of material. The label can include a template of a portion of a human anatomy. The template can depict all or a portion of the human body. In an exemplary embodiment, the template depicts at least a portion of the human mouth. In another exemplary embodiment, the template depicts discrete portions of the human body that are to be subject to care or a medical procedure, such as the ear, foot, scalp, back, front, abdomen or genital area.
In an embodiment, the label is removably mounted to the container of medical supplies. The label can be mounted to the container directly. The label also can be mounted to the container indirectly, such as by being mounted directly to the covering that is mounted directly to the container. In another embodiment, the label is not mounted to the container but is included within the container.
In an embodiment, the label can contain a template on one side of the label.
This template can be mounted to the container in such a manner that the template is face down. In such an embodiment, the template may not be visible from the other side of the label.
The label also can include marketing material, including graphics or text, on the other side of the label.
Instructions for use of the label optionally can be included on the side of the label with the template. The label, in an embodiment, can be removably mounted to the container with the marketing material face up and the marketing material can describe the template that is on the other side of the label. After the label is removed, it can be returned to the container, placed in another location such as a patient chart, handed-off to an additional care provider, or placed in a staging area for later recovery by a care provider. In an embodiment, the ability to view the template from only one side of the label allows for the information on the label to remain confidential when the label is placed face down, such as on a patient chart.
In an embodiment, a care provider removes the covering to the container and retrieves the medical supplies. The care provider then uses the supplies to provide care to a care recipient, such as a patient. In one example, the supplies are cleansing wipes that the care provider uses to cleanse all or a portion of the care recipient. While providing care to the care recipient, the care provider may notice a characteristic or condition of the care recipient's body. As an example, but without limitation, while providing a cleansing bath for the care recipient, the care provider may notice that the care recipient has a reddened area on his or her body. As a further example, while cleansing the care recipient's mouth, the care provider may notice that the care recipient has a compromised, tender or otherwise noteworthy area in their mouth.
In an embodiment, the care provider can use the label that is removably mounted to the container to record the area noticed or of concern. The care provider can place a marking on the template included in the label to denote the area of concern. The care provider can make a universal marking such as a circle or an "x" on the template and need not use words to make the marking. The care provider can then provide the label to a second care provider.
The label can be directly handed to the second care provider. The label also can be placed on the care recipient's chart or can be placed in a staging area for later recovery by an additional care provider.
Turning to Figure l, an illustration of a health care supplies assembly 10 according to an aspect of the present invention is provided. The assembly 10 includes a container 20 with a label 30 mounted on the container 20. The label 30 can function as a covering for the container. The container 20 also includes an opening 40 (shown in dotted line) that is occluded by the label 30. While not shown, the container 20 includes health care supplies.
For example, a container as disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,029,809 to Skiba et al. or U.S.
Patent No. 5,906,278 to Ponsi et al., both of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein, may be used.
The health care supplies stored in the container 20 depend on the purpose of the assembly 10.
In an exemplary embodiment, the health care supplies may be a plurality of disposable wipes used to clean a portion of the patient. These wipes can include woven and non-woven wipes as well as products sometimes referred to as washcloths, scrubs, or towels. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the health care supplies may be instruments used in providing oral hygiene for a portion of the patient, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, oral cleanser, suction units, gauze, sponges or wipes. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the health care supplies may include materials used in ear care, foot care, hair and scalp care, the preparation of a portion of the patient for surgery, or other care or medical procedures.
Examples of some of these health care supplies include the materials disclosed in U.S.
Patent No.
In an embodiment, the label can contain a template on one side of the label.
This template can be mounted to the container in such a manner that the template is face down. In such an embodiment, the template may not be visible from the other side of the label.
The label also can include marketing material, including graphics or text, on the other side of the label.
Instructions for use of the label optionally can be included on the side of the label with the template. The label, in an embodiment, can be removably mounted to the container with the marketing material face up and the marketing material can describe the template that is on the other side of the label. After the label is removed, it can be returned to the container, placed in another location such as a patient chart, handed-off to an additional care provider, or placed in a staging area for later recovery by a care provider. In an embodiment, the ability to view the template from only one side of the label allows for the information on the label to remain confidential when the label is placed face down, such as on a patient chart.
In an embodiment, a care provider removes the covering to the container and retrieves the medical supplies. The care provider then uses the supplies to provide care to a care recipient, such as a patient. In one example, the supplies are cleansing wipes that the care provider uses to cleanse all or a portion of the care recipient. While providing care to the care recipient, the care provider may notice a characteristic or condition of the care recipient's body. As an example, but without limitation, while providing a cleansing bath for the care recipient, the care provider may notice that the care recipient has a reddened area on his or her body. As a further example, while cleansing the care recipient's mouth, the care provider may notice that the care recipient has a compromised, tender or otherwise noteworthy area in their mouth.
In an embodiment, the care provider can use the label that is removably mounted to the container to record the area noticed or of concern. The care provider can place a marking on the template included in the label to denote the area of concern. The care provider can make a universal marking such as a circle or an "x" on the template and need not use words to make the marking. The care provider can then provide the label to a second care provider.
The label can be directly handed to the second care provider. The label also can be placed on the care recipient's chart or can be placed in a staging area for later recovery by an additional care provider.
Turning to Figure l, an illustration of a health care supplies assembly 10 according to an aspect of the present invention is provided. The assembly 10 includes a container 20 with a label 30 mounted on the container 20. The label 30 can function as a covering for the container. The container 20 also includes an opening 40 (shown in dotted line) that is occluded by the label 30. While not shown, the container 20 includes health care supplies.
For example, a container as disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,029,809 to Skiba et al. or U.S.
Patent No. 5,906,278 to Ponsi et al., both of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein, may be used.
The health care supplies stored in the container 20 depend on the purpose of the assembly 10.
In an exemplary embodiment, the health care supplies may be a plurality of disposable wipes used to clean a portion of the patient. These wipes can include woven and non-woven wipes as well as products sometimes referred to as washcloths, scrubs, or towels. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the health care supplies may be instruments used in providing oral hygiene for a portion of the patient, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, oral cleanser, suction units, gauze, sponges or wipes. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the health care supplies may include materials used in ear care, foot care, hair and scalp care, the preparation of a portion of the patient for surgery, or other care or medical procedures.
Examples of some of these health care supplies include the materials disclosed in U.S.
Patent No.
5,709,866 to Booras, et al., U.S. Patent No. 6,026,822 to Skiba, et al., and U.S. Patent No.
6,238,213 to Young, et al., all three of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein. Other health care supplies will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art.
Thus, depending on the health care supplies stored within the container 20, the shape, size and material used to make the container 20 may vary. For example, if the health care supplies are a plurality of disposable wipes then the container 20 may be made of a flexible plastic material.
As depicted, the container 20 includes the opening 40 that is occluded by the label 30. The shape of the opening 40 may vary depending on the health care supplies stored within the container 20. For example, if the health care supplies are the plurality of disposable wipes then the opening 40 may be made as depicted or alternatively, the opening 40 may be more elongated or may resemble a slit and may be any other shape that allows the health care supplies to be removed from the container 20.
The shape of the label 30 is somewhat dependent on the shape of the opening 40 because, as depicted, the label 30 is configured to occlude the opening 40 and may also seal the container 20. However, as can be appreciated, the label 30 can be made to extend significantly beyond an edge 42 of the opening 40. In addition, depending on the size of the container 20 and the opening 40, additional labels may be provided.
It should be noted that the opening 40 may not be an actual opening when the label 30 is mounted to the container 20 but rather may be a potential opening. Therefore, the opening 40 may be an entry that may or may not be opened. Thus, the edge 42 may be an actual edge of the material used to form the container 20 or it may be a crease or serration in the material and may be configured to easily separate and form the opening 40 once the label 30 is removed.
Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the health care supplies assembly 10 with a second label 50 provided. As can be appreciated, the first label 30 is configured to cover the opening 40. Thus, the first label 30 may be a covering and may also seal the container 20.
The second label 50 may provide other functionality that will be discussed below. Both labels may be removable mounted to the container 20, either directly or indirectly. For example, the second label 50 also may be mounted to the container 20 indirectly by mounting the second label to a structure mounted to the container, such as the first label 30. In an embodiment, the first label 30 is mounted directly to the container 20 and the second label 50 is mounted indirectly to the container through attachment to the first label 30, and the second label SO may be removed without opening the container 20.
Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a template 62 on a first side 60 of the label 30. It should also be noted that the second label 50, if provided, may include a first side similar to the first side 60 depicted in Figure 3. It should be noted that the label 30 may omit the template 62 if the template 62 is included on the second label 50.
As depicted in Figure 3, the template 62 is a representation of a patient and depicts a front 64 and a rear 66 of the patient. The label 30 may also include information on a second side 70, not shown, that will be discussed below. During use, a care provider may place a check mark, such as an "X" or a small circle, on the template 62 to indicate where a skin condition issue was noted. The label 30, including the marked up template, could then be placed on a patient's medical chart so that a second care provider could quickly review the template and know where to look to ascertain the skin condition of the patient. The label 30 also could be provided to an additional care provider, such as a nurse or doctor. The label 30 could be passed by hand to the additional care provider. The label 30 also could be placed at a location and remain there until retrieved by a care provider or other individual. The label assists in communication among care givers and assists in the hand-off of information concerning the patient or subject. The information provided by the initial care provider need not be text or English. Through use of the label 30, care givers who do not speak a common language can transfer understandable information among themselves.
In another aspect, the care giver can input information concerning the patient's condition into a computer. While providing care to a patient the care giver may make observations concerning the patient's condition. The care giver can note this information on an electronic or computer related template or enter the information directly into a computer file.
For example, the container 20 may include a bar code, a RFm or other type of product indicia. A device that included a processor, such as a portable computing device, could be configured to read or scan the indicia so as to determine the type of product.
Memory associated with the device would provide a list of one or more products that could be linked to one or more templates. In an embodiment, the processor could be coupled to a display so that the determination of the product would allow the processor to provide a template on the display. In an embodiment, the display, which could be touch sensitive, could be marked by _7_ the care provider so as to provide information regarding the an aspect of the physical condition of the patient.
While the template 62 is quite helpful, in some embodiments it is less desirable to display the template 62 on an exterior of the container 20 because the template 62 may not provide the appearance desired from a marketing standpoint. In addition, depending on the type of template 62, the shipping and storage of the assembly 10 may cause the template 62 to become damaged or otherwise marked up. In an embodiment the label 30 will be configured to be mounted on the container 20 with the template 62 face down. When the label 30 is configured to occlude the opening 40 and the label 30 also includes the template 62, the template 62 may be mounted face down so the template 62 is not visible until a portion of the label 30 is peeled away.
Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the second side 70 of the label 30 including a marketing graphic 72. The marketing graphic may be a configured as desired.
For example, the marketing graphic 72 may be a variety of different shapes and/or colors and may include trademarks and/or descriptive terms. As can be appreciated, the ability to provide a marketing graphic 72 can significantly boost the visual appeal of the health care supplies assembly 10. The marketing graphic 72 may also allow, for example, care providers to quickly recognize the health care supplies in the container 20 with a glance, thus allowing the care provider to concentrate on other matters instead of having to determine whether the appropriate health care supplies are present for the intended treatment.
Furthermore, the marketing graphic 72 in some embodiments may provide simple instructions or some type of reminder that help to ensure the care provider does not omit a step during the provision of health care. The marketing graphic 72 in some embodiments can be useful in helping to ensure the care provider does not forget to do certain steps that are important for the health of the patient. In an embodiment, the marketing graphic 72 may promote the template 62. For example, the marketing graphic 72 might include a phrase such as "I SEE RED"TM that reminds the care provider to check the skin condition of the patient.
Instruction for use of the label or product may be placed on the side of the label with the template and may also be placed on or off the template.
_g_ Thus, the label 30 may include the template 62 on the first side 60 of the label, the template 62 mounted face down, and may also include the marketing graphic 72 on the second side 70.
In addition, the label 30 may occlude the opening 40 and may even seal the container 20 if the opening 40 is an actual opening (Figure 1). Such a configuration maximizes the use of the label 30 and helps to minimize the costs of the health care supplies assembly 10.
In an embodiment, the label 50 (Figure 2) includes the template 62 on the first side 60 and may include the marketing graphic 72 on the second side 70. This allows for the removal of the label 50 without breaching or opening the container 20. In an embodiment, the template 62 is substantially not visible when placed on the container 20 face down.
Turning to Figure S, the label 30 is shown with an alternative exemplary embodiment of the template 62 and may include one or more adhesive areas 80 on the first side 60. If provided, the adhesive area 80 allows the label 30 to be attached to a medical chart, such as is typically used for the patient. The adhesive area 80 may be configured so as to allow the label to be removable mounted to the medical chart or it may be configured so as to allow the label 30 to be permanently mounted to the medical chart. For example, the adhesive area may be a pressure sensitive adhesive. The label 50 may also be so configured similarly.
In addition, the adhesive area 80 may be used to attach the labels 30, 50 to the container 20 or to each other. Furthermore, an adhesive area 80 may also be placed on the second side 70. In an embodiment, the second side 70 may include the adhesive area 80 with the adhesive area 80 being covered by a removable shield (not shown). The template on label 30, in an embodiment, depicts a portion of care a recipient's mouth. Markings can be made on this template to note areas of concern observed while attending to oral hygiene of a care recipient.
Turning to Figure 6, an illustration of a method of using the label 30 is provided. First, in step 610 the label with the template is removed from the container 20. The label being removed may be the label 30 or the label 50 or may be both labels 30, 50. The latter situation may occur if, for example, the label 50 is attached to the label 30 and thus the label 50 is indirectly mounted to the container 20. In an embodiment, the label being removed will allow the container 20 to be opened.
Next in step 620, the health care supplies within the container 20 are used to provide the patient care. Naturally, if the removal of the label did not cause the container 20 to be opened then the container 20 will need to be opened before the patient care supplies may be accessed.
In an embodiment, opening of the container may be accomplished by exerting a force on the edge 42.
Next, in step 630 the care provider may mark the template 62 if something of interest is observed during the process of providing the patient care. Then, in step 640, the label with the marked template 62 is placed on the patient's medical chart. The label with the template 62 may also placed on the medical chart first before the template is marked.
Thus, step 640 may be done before step 630 or even before step 620. If the care provider only places the label with the template 62 on the patient's chart when a potential medical issue is observed, then it may be better to wait to place the label with the template 62 on the patient's medical chart after the condition is observed, if at all. However, if the adhesive area 80 provided on the label allows the label to be removably mounted to the patient's chart, it may be preferable to place the label on the medical chart first so that the label is not accidentally misplaced during the provision of health care. In an embodiment, step 640 involves direct hand-off of the label to a second care provider or nurse and does not involve placement on a medical chart. In another embodiment, step 640 involves placement of the label in a staging area for later retrieval by a second care giver or other individual.
Turning next to Figure 7, an exemplary embodiment of an alternative arrangement of the container 20 is depicted. The container 20 includes the label 30 that covers the opening 40.
As can be appreciated, the edge 42 of opening 40 extends a significant portion of the length of the container 20. In an exemplary embodiment, the edge 42 would not be visible because the label 30 would occlude the edge 42 from view. For purposes of illustration, however, the label 30 and label 50 are depicted as transparent.
In an embodiment, the opening 40 of the container 20 is not actually open but merely has the edge 42 formed into the container 20. When the label 30 is removed, the edge 42 can be accessed by the user and through the application of force, the container 20 may be opened along the edge 42. The removal of the label 30 may also cause the edge 42 to separate and form the opening 40. The resultant opening 40 allows the user to access the health care supplies within the container 20.
The label 50 also is mounted on the container 20. The label 50 may be mounted to the container 20 indirectly by being attached to the label 30 rather than being directly mounted S on the container 20. Thus, the label 30 may be removed and the health care supplies can be used.
The label 30 can be partially removed from the container 20 or fully removed from the container 20. In an embodiment, edges 35 can be included in label 30. The edges 35 may inhibit label 30 from being completely removed from the container 20. The portion of label 30 generally indicated by 36 can be more easily removed from the container.
The portion of label 30 generally indicated by 37 can be less easily removed from the container.
The label 30 can be re-mounted to container 20. In an embodiment, the label can be partially removed from the container 20, supplies can be removed and the label 30 re-mounted to container 20, thereby resealing the container. If the care provider notices something of 1 S interest, the label 50 may be removed and an indicator mark may be placed on a template that is on the label 50. The label 50 does not have to be removed unless the care provider wants to place an indicator mark on the template. The label 50 can remain attached to label 30 while label 30 is at least partially removed from container 20. To assist the care provider in remembering to check for the medical condition relevant to the template, the label 50 may include the marketing graphic discussed above.
As can be appreciated in light of the above discussion, the label 50 could also be removed first and mounted on the patient's chart with the template 62 facing up. In an embodiment, the mounting may be removable. The label 30 would then be removed and the health care supplies within the container 20 would be used to provide the health care.
Observations of conditions or medical symptoms could be marked on the template 62 and if no symptoms were observed, then the label 50 could be removed from the patient's chart.
In an embodiment, the template 62 can be configured to allow for universal communication through symbols. For example, a care provider could simply place a symbol, such as a circle, a check, an "X" or other mark on the template 62 depicted in Figure 3 to indicate where a potential skin issue was noted. This flexibility minimizes the potential for language barners preventing proper communication regarding medical conditions observed by the care provider. The use of a non-word symbol may further facilitate universal communication.
Moreover, different symbols could have different meanings, such as indicating a different level of severity. The use of a non-word symbol also has the benefit of allowing a second care provider to very quickly determine where to look to evaluate the potential medical condition. Thus, aspects of the present invention may provide significant improvements to the well being of the patient while saving medical personnel valuable time.
In an embodiment, label 50 is placed inside of the container 20 and is not placed on the outside of the container 20. The label 50 is not accessible until the container 20 is opened.
The label 50 may be placed on top of the medical supplies before the container 20 is initially closed. When the medical supplies are opened by the care giver, the label 50 is removed from the interior of the container 20 by the care giver. The label 50 can include the template 62 and the marketing graphic 72. The label 50 may also include instructions for use of the template 62. In an embodiment, instructions for use of the template 62 are on the same side of the label as the template.
The present invention has been described in terms of preferred and illustrative embodiments thereof. Numerous other embodiments, modifications and variations within the scope and spirit of the appended claims will occur to persons of ordinary skill in the art from a review of this disclosure.
Thus, depending on the health care supplies stored within the container 20, the shape, size and material used to make the container 20 may vary. For example, if the health care supplies are a plurality of disposable wipes then the container 20 may be made of a flexible plastic material.
As depicted, the container 20 includes the opening 40 that is occluded by the label 30. The shape of the opening 40 may vary depending on the health care supplies stored within the container 20. For example, if the health care supplies are the plurality of disposable wipes then the opening 40 may be made as depicted or alternatively, the opening 40 may be more elongated or may resemble a slit and may be any other shape that allows the health care supplies to be removed from the container 20.
The shape of the label 30 is somewhat dependent on the shape of the opening 40 because, as depicted, the label 30 is configured to occlude the opening 40 and may also seal the container 20. However, as can be appreciated, the label 30 can be made to extend significantly beyond an edge 42 of the opening 40. In addition, depending on the size of the container 20 and the opening 40, additional labels may be provided.
It should be noted that the opening 40 may not be an actual opening when the label 30 is mounted to the container 20 but rather may be a potential opening. Therefore, the opening 40 may be an entry that may or may not be opened. Thus, the edge 42 may be an actual edge of the material used to form the container 20 or it may be a crease or serration in the material and may be configured to easily separate and form the opening 40 once the label 30 is removed.
Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the health care supplies assembly 10 with a second label 50 provided. As can be appreciated, the first label 30 is configured to cover the opening 40. Thus, the first label 30 may be a covering and may also seal the container 20.
The second label 50 may provide other functionality that will be discussed below. Both labels may be removable mounted to the container 20, either directly or indirectly. For example, the second label 50 also may be mounted to the container 20 indirectly by mounting the second label to a structure mounted to the container, such as the first label 30. In an embodiment, the first label 30 is mounted directly to the container 20 and the second label 50 is mounted indirectly to the container through attachment to the first label 30, and the second label SO may be removed without opening the container 20.
Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a template 62 on a first side 60 of the label 30. It should also be noted that the second label 50, if provided, may include a first side similar to the first side 60 depicted in Figure 3. It should be noted that the label 30 may omit the template 62 if the template 62 is included on the second label 50.
As depicted in Figure 3, the template 62 is a representation of a patient and depicts a front 64 and a rear 66 of the patient. The label 30 may also include information on a second side 70, not shown, that will be discussed below. During use, a care provider may place a check mark, such as an "X" or a small circle, on the template 62 to indicate where a skin condition issue was noted. The label 30, including the marked up template, could then be placed on a patient's medical chart so that a second care provider could quickly review the template and know where to look to ascertain the skin condition of the patient. The label 30 also could be provided to an additional care provider, such as a nurse or doctor. The label 30 could be passed by hand to the additional care provider. The label 30 also could be placed at a location and remain there until retrieved by a care provider or other individual. The label assists in communication among care givers and assists in the hand-off of information concerning the patient or subject. The information provided by the initial care provider need not be text or English. Through use of the label 30, care givers who do not speak a common language can transfer understandable information among themselves.
In another aspect, the care giver can input information concerning the patient's condition into a computer. While providing care to a patient the care giver may make observations concerning the patient's condition. The care giver can note this information on an electronic or computer related template or enter the information directly into a computer file.
For example, the container 20 may include a bar code, a RFm or other type of product indicia. A device that included a processor, such as a portable computing device, could be configured to read or scan the indicia so as to determine the type of product.
Memory associated with the device would provide a list of one or more products that could be linked to one or more templates. In an embodiment, the processor could be coupled to a display so that the determination of the product would allow the processor to provide a template on the display. In an embodiment, the display, which could be touch sensitive, could be marked by _7_ the care provider so as to provide information regarding the an aspect of the physical condition of the patient.
While the template 62 is quite helpful, in some embodiments it is less desirable to display the template 62 on an exterior of the container 20 because the template 62 may not provide the appearance desired from a marketing standpoint. In addition, depending on the type of template 62, the shipping and storage of the assembly 10 may cause the template 62 to become damaged or otherwise marked up. In an embodiment the label 30 will be configured to be mounted on the container 20 with the template 62 face down. When the label 30 is configured to occlude the opening 40 and the label 30 also includes the template 62, the template 62 may be mounted face down so the template 62 is not visible until a portion of the label 30 is peeled away.
Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the second side 70 of the label 30 including a marketing graphic 72. The marketing graphic may be a configured as desired.
For example, the marketing graphic 72 may be a variety of different shapes and/or colors and may include trademarks and/or descriptive terms. As can be appreciated, the ability to provide a marketing graphic 72 can significantly boost the visual appeal of the health care supplies assembly 10. The marketing graphic 72 may also allow, for example, care providers to quickly recognize the health care supplies in the container 20 with a glance, thus allowing the care provider to concentrate on other matters instead of having to determine whether the appropriate health care supplies are present for the intended treatment.
Furthermore, the marketing graphic 72 in some embodiments may provide simple instructions or some type of reminder that help to ensure the care provider does not omit a step during the provision of health care. The marketing graphic 72 in some embodiments can be useful in helping to ensure the care provider does not forget to do certain steps that are important for the health of the patient. In an embodiment, the marketing graphic 72 may promote the template 62. For example, the marketing graphic 72 might include a phrase such as "I SEE RED"TM that reminds the care provider to check the skin condition of the patient.
Instruction for use of the label or product may be placed on the side of the label with the template and may also be placed on or off the template.
_g_ Thus, the label 30 may include the template 62 on the first side 60 of the label, the template 62 mounted face down, and may also include the marketing graphic 72 on the second side 70.
In addition, the label 30 may occlude the opening 40 and may even seal the container 20 if the opening 40 is an actual opening (Figure 1). Such a configuration maximizes the use of the label 30 and helps to minimize the costs of the health care supplies assembly 10.
In an embodiment, the label 50 (Figure 2) includes the template 62 on the first side 60 and may include the marketing graphic 72 on the second side 70. This allows for the removal of the label 50 without breaching or opening the container 20. In an embodiment, the template 62 is substantially not visible when placed on the container 20 face down.
Turning to Figure S, the label 30 is shown with an alternative exemplary embodiment of the template 62 and may include one or more adhesive areas 80 on the first side 60. If provided, the adhesive area 80 allows the label 30 to be attached to a medical chart, such as is typically used for the patient. The adhesive area 80 may be configured so as to allow the label to be removable mounted to the medical chart or it may be configured so as to allow the label 30 to be permanently mounted to the medical chart. For example, the adhesive area may be a pressure sensitive adhesive. The label 50 may also be so configured similarly.
In addition, the adhesive area 80 may be used to attach the labels 30, 50 to the container 20 or to each other. Furthermore, an adhesive area 80 may also be placed on the second side 70. In an embodiment, the second side 70 may include the adhesive area 80 with the adhesive area 80 being covered by a removable shield (not shown). The template on label 30, in an embodiment, depicts a portion of care a recipient's mouth. Markings can be made on this template to note areas of concern observed while attending to oral hygiene of a care recipient.
Turning to Figure 6, an illustration of a method of using the label 30 is provided. First, in step 610 the label with the template is removed from the container 20. The label being removed may be the label 30 or the label 50 or may be both labels 30, 50. The latter situation may occur if, for example, the label 50 is attached to the label 30 and thus the label 50 is indirectly mounted to the container 20. In an embodiment, the label being removed will allow the container 20 to be opened.
Next in step 620, the health care supplies within the container 20 are used to provide the patient care. Naturally, if the removal of the label did not cause the container 20 to be opened then the container 20 will need to be opened before the patient care supplies may be accessed.
In an embodiment, opening of the container may be accomplished by exerting a force on the edge 42.
Next, in step 630 the care provider may mark the template 62 if something of interest is observed during the process of providing the patient care. Then, in step 640, the label with the marked template 62 is placed on the patient's medical chart. The label with the template 62 may also placed on the medical chart first before the template is marked.
Thus, step 640 may be done before step 630 or even before step 620. If the care provider only places the label with the template 62 on the patient's chart when a potential medical issue is observed, then it may be better to wait to place the label with the template 62 on the patient's medical chart after the condition is observed, if at all. However, if the adhesive area 80 provided on the label allows the label to be removably mounted to the patient's chart, it may be preferable to place the label on the medical chart first so that the label is not accidentally misplaced during the provision of health care. In an embodiment, step 640 involves direct hand-off of the label to a second care provider or nurse and does not involve placement on a medical chart. In another embodiment, step 640 involves placement of the label in a staging area for later retrieval by a second care giver or other individual.
Turning next to Figure 7, an exemplary embodiment of an alternative arrangement of the container 20 is depicted. The container 20 includes the label 30 that covers the opening 40.
As can be appreciated, the edge 42 of opening 40 extends a significant portion of the length of the container 20. In an exemplary embodiment, the edge 42 would not be visible because the label 30 would occlude the edge 42 from view. For purposes of illustration, however, the label 30 and label 50 are depicted as transparent.
In an embodiment, the opening 40 of the container 20 is not actually open but merely has the edge 42 formed into the container 20. When the label 30 is removed, the edge 42 can be accessed by the user and through the application of force, the container 20 may be opened along the edge 42. The removal of the label 30 may also cause the edge 42 to separate and form the opening 40. The resultant opening 40 allows the user to access the health care supplies within the container 20.
The label 50 also is mounted on the container 20. The label 50 may be mounted to the container 20 indirectly by being attached to the label 30 rather than being directly mounted S on the container 20. Thus, the label 30 may be removed and the health care supplies can be used.
The label 30 can be partially removed from the container 20 or fully removed from the container 20. In an embodiment, edges 35 can be included in label 30. The edges 35 may inhibit label 30 from being completely removed from the container 20. The portion of label 30 generally indicated by 36 can be more easily removed from the container.
The portion of label 30 generally indicated by 37 can be less easily removed from the container.
The label 30 can be re-mounted to container 20. In an embodiment, the label can be partially removed from the container 20, supplies can be removed and the label 30 re-mounted to container 20, thereby resealing the container. If the care provider notices something of 1 S interest, the label 50 may be removed and an indicator mark may be placed on a template that is on the label 50. The label 50 does not have to be removed unless the care provider wants to place an indicator mark on the template. The label 50 can remain attached to label 30 while label 30 is at least partially removed from container 20. To assist the care provider in remembering to check for the medical condition relevant to the template, the label 50 may include the marketing graphic discussed above.
As can be appreciated in light of the above discussion, the label 50 could also be removed first and mounted on the patient's chart with the template 62 facing up. In an embodiment, the mounting may be removable. The label 30 would then be removed and the health care supplies within the container 20 would be used to provide the health care.
Observations of conditions or medical symptoms could be marked on the template 62 and if no symptoms were observed, then the label 50 could be removed from the patient's chart.
In an embodiment, the template 62 can be configured to allow for universal communication through symbols. For example, a care provider could simply place a symbol, such as a circle, a check, an "X" or other mark on the template 62 depicted in Figure 3 to indicate where a potential skin issue was noted. This flexibility minimizes the potential for language barners preventing proper communication regarding medical conditions observed by the care provider. The use of a non-word symbol may further facilitate universal communication.
Moreover, different symbols could have different meanings, such as indicating a different level of severity. The use of a non-word symbol also has the benefit of allowing a second care provider to very quickly determine where to look to evaluate the potential medical condition. Thus, aspects of the present invention may provide significant improvements to the well being of the patient while saving medical personnel valuable time.
In an embodiment, label 50 is placed inside of the container 20 and is not placed on the outside of the container 20. The label 50 is not accessible until the container 20 is opened.
The label 50 may be placed on top of the medical supplies before the container 20 is initially closed. When the medical supplies are opened by the care giver, the label 50 is removed from the interior of the container 20 by the care giver. The label 50 can include the template 62 and the marketing graphic 72. The label 50 may also include instructions for use of the template 62. In an embodiment, instructions for use of the template 62 are on the same side of the label as the template.
The present invention has been described in terms of preferred and illustrative embodiments thereof. Numerous other embodiments, modifications and variations within the scope and spirit of the appended claims will occur to persons of ordinary skill in the art from a review of this disclosure.
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1. A system useful in cleansing and checking a patient, the system comprising:
a container;
a plurality of disposable wipes provided within the container;
a covering mounted on the container; and a template, wherein the template is removably mounted on the container, and the template can be completely removed from the container without causing the container to be opened.
a container;
a plurality of disposable wipes provided within the container;
a covering mounted on the container; and a template, wherein the template is removably mounted on the container, and the template can be completely removed from the container without causing the container to be opened.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the template is incorporated into a label with a first side and a second side and the label is removably attached to the covering.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the template is on the first side of the label, and the label is generally not visible from the second side of the label.
4. The system of claim 3, wherein the template is generally not visible until it is removed from the container.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein the label includes marketing material on the second side.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the template is incorporated into a label and the label further comprises instructions for use of the template.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of wipes includes an effective amount of a cleaning solution, the cleaning solution configured to absorb microwave radiation.
8. A system useful in cleansing and checking a patient, the system comprising:
a container, the container including an entry;
a cleansing product designed to cleanse at least a portion of the patient, the cleansing product positioned within the container;
a first label mounted to the container, the first label covering the entry to the container; and a second label mounted on the container and comprising a first side and a second side, the first side comprising a template, the template comprising a graphic depiction of at least a portion of the patient's anatomy.
a container, the container including an entry;
a cleansing product designed to cleanse at least a portion of the patient, the cleansing product positioned within the container;
a first label mounted to the container, the first label covering the entry to the container; and a second label mounted on the container and comprising a first side and a second side, the first side comprising a template, the template comprising a graphic depiction of at least a portion of the patient's anatomy.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the template generally is not visible from the second side.
10. The system of claim 8, wherein the second label is removable from the system without breaching the container.
11. The system of claim 8, wherein the second label is configured to be generally removably attachable to an object outside the system.
12. The system of claim 8, wherein the container is resealable.
13. The system of claim 11, wherein the second label is configured to be attached to the object with the template face down.
14. The system of claim 9, wherein the template depicts at least a portion of a human body.
15. The system of claim 8, wherein the template depicts at least a portion of the human mouth.
16. The system of claim 8, wherein the cleansing product is a plurality of disposable washcloths.
17. The system of claim 8, wherein the cleansing product is a toothbrush.
18. The system of claim 8, wherein the second label is mounted on the container by being mounted to the first label, and the first label is mounted on the container entry..
19. A system for cleaning a person's skin, comprising:
a container, the container having an edge configured to be opened and a set of instructions for cleaning the person;
a label removably mounted on the container, the label having a first side and a second side, the first side including a template, wherein the label is mounted with the first side facing down; and a plurality of disposable wipes, the plurality of disposable wipes positioned in the container, the plurality of disposable wipes configured for use in cleaning at least a portion of the person's skin.
a container, the container having an edge configured to be opened and a set of instructions for cleaning the person;
a label removably mounted on the container, the label having a first side and a second side, the first side including a template, wherein the label is mounted with the first side facing down; and a plurality of disposable wipes, the plurality of disposable wipes positioned in the container, the plurality of disposable wipes configured for use in cleaning at least a portion of the person's skin.
20. The system of claim 19, wherein the second side of the label includes a marketing graphic that promotes the template on the first side.
21. The system of claim 19, wherein the label removably occludes the edge and wherein the template depicts at least a portion of a human body.
22. The system of claim 21, wherein the template is configured to be marked with a symbol.
23. A method for cleansing a patient and describing the patient's condition comprising:
opening a container that contains a cleansing substance;
applying the cleansing substance to a patient;
removing a label from the container; and making a notation on the label regarding the patient's condition.
opening a container that contains a cleansing substance;
applying the cleansing substance to a patient;
removing a label from the container; and making a notation on the label regarding the patient's condition.
24. The method of claim 23, wherein the notation is in the form of non-words.
25. The method of claim 23, wherein the cleansing substance is a plurality of wipes and the applying the cleansing substance to a patient comprises:
wiping the patient with one or more of the plurality of wipes.
wiping the patient with one or more of the plurality of wipes.
26. The method of claim 23, further comprising:
attaching the label to a medical chart.
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