Oral care system

Abstract

A patient care delivery system including a first kit including a first tool, and a dock assembly including a base, an arm coupled to the base and extending from the base, a first sensor disposed within the base or the arm, an indicator positioned on the base or the arm, and a processing circuit disposed within the base or the arm. The processing circuit includes a memory and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to receive a first signal from the first sensor when the first kit is at least one of coupled to the arm, suspended in front of the arm, or adjacent to the arm, after receiving the first signal, cause the indicator to provide a first indication to a user, and after not receiving the first signal, cause the indicator to provide a second indication to the user.

Description

Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777ORAL CARE SYSTEM CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This Patent Application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 755,616, filed February 7, 2025, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 814,606, filed May 30, 2025, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 954,807, filed January 6, 2026, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND10002] Conventional toothbrush designs may not be ideally suited for use in hospitals or other medical treatment facilities where patients may have compromised immune systems. In these settings, there may be an increased risk of illness and infection. For example, these patients may be at risk of contracting pneumonia. This risk of illness and infection may be minimized when an oral care regimen, which may include brushing three to four times per day, is administered to the patient. Multiple instruments or devices are used to perform oral care. Some of these tools require mechanical assistance such as power or suction.Compliance with such an oral care regimen is therefore important.

[0003] In many circumstances, it is desirable to repeat hygiene practices, like oral care, multiple times. For example, in oral care, a series of mouth care products are often used in a sequence that is repeated, such as for periodic cleaning sessions, where there can be evacuation, brushing of teeth, and swabbing of a mouth and gums, during each sequence. With the repetition of each sequence occurring after a predetermined interval, such as every few hours, it may be cumbersome for a medical care professional or a patient to gather the instrument(s) necessary for each sequence repeatedly throughout the day and log or track each time oral care is provided.

[0004] Following an oral care regimen relies upon tracking timing of steps in oral care, especially with different healthcare providers typically being responsible for multiple patients. The task of logging oral care for each patient is typically burdensome on healthcare providers and takes time away from physically caring for patients.-1- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777SUMMARY

[0005] In one embodiment, a patient care delivery system includes a first kit including a first tool, and a dock assembly including a base, an arm coupled to the base and extending from the base, a first sensor disposed within the base or the arm, an indicator positioned on the base or the arm, and a processing circuit disposed within the base or the arm. The processing circuit includes a memory and one or more processors. The one or more processors configured to receive a first signal from the first sensor when the first kit is at least one of coupled to the arm, suspended in front of the arm, or adjacent to the arm, after receiving the first signal, cause the indicator to provide a first indication to a user, and after not receiving the first signal, cause the indicator to provide a second indication to the user.

[0006] In another embodiment, a patient care delivery system includes a first tool, and a first sensor separate from the first tool. The first sensor has a target patient zone. The patient care delivery system also includes a controller separate from the first tool. The first sensor configured to determine, based on a first signal from the first sensor, whether the first tool is positioned in the target patient zone, and when the first tool is positioned in the target patient zone, the controller is configured to store data associated with the first tool.

[0007] In another embodiment, a handle assembly for an oral care device includes a handle body including a handle first end having a first end opening, a handle cavity fluidly coupled to the first end opening, and a socket. The handle assembly also includes a connector joint disposed within the socket and rotatable relative to the handle body. The connector joint includes a sleeve having a connector cavity configured to receive a conduit. The connector joint is configured such that the connector cavity is aligned with the handle cavity at a rotational position of the connector joint relative to the socket.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The details of one or more implementations are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the disclosure will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims, in which:

[0009] FIG. l is a schematic diagram of a patient monitoring system, according to one embodiment;-2- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0010] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a kit for the patient monitoring system of FIG. 1, according to one embodiment;

[0011] FIG. 3 is an illustration of a patient care setting including the patient monitoring system of FIG. 1 and the kit of FIG. 2;

[0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a patient care delivery system for a patient monitoring system, according to one embodiment;

[0013] FIG. 5 is a front view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0014] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0015] FIG. 7 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0016] FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0017] FIG. 9 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0018] FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4

[0019] FIG. 11 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0020] FIG. 12 is a side view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0021] FIG. 13 is another side view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0022] FIG. 14 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0023] FIG. 15 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0024] FIG. 16 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0025] FIG. 17 is another side view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0026] FIG. 18 is a front view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0027] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a portion of the patient care delivery system of FIG.4;-3- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0028] FIG. 20 is another perspective view of a portion of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 4;

[0029] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the patient care delivery system, according to another embodiment;

[0030] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the patient care delivery system, according to another embodiment;

[0031] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0032] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0033] FIG. 25 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0034] FIG. 26 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0035] FIG. 27 is a front view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0036] FIG. 28 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0037] FIG. 29 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0038] FIG. 30 is another perspective view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0039] FIG. 31 is a front view of a portion of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0040] FIG. 32 is a back view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0041] FIG. 33 is a side view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0042] FIG. 34 is a side view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0043] FIG. 35 is a top view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0044] FIG. 36 is a bottom view of the patient care delivery system of FIG. 22;

[0045] FIG. 37 is an illustration of portions of a kit for a patient care delivery system;

[0046] FIG. 38 a front view of a kit for the patient care delivery system of FIG. 1, according to one embodiment;-4- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0047] FIG. 39 is an illustration of a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG.1 including the patient delivery system according to one embodiment;

[0048] FIG. 40 is an illustration of a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG.1 including the patient delivery system according to one embodiment;

[0049] FIG. 41 is an illustration of a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG.1 including the patient delivery system according to one embodiment;

[0050] FIG. 42 is an illustration of a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG.1 including the patient delivery system according to one embodiment;

[0051] FIG. 43. is an illustration of a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG.1 including the patient delivery system according to one embodiment;

[0052] FIG. 44 is an illustration of a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG.1 including the patient delivery system according to one embodiment;

[0053] FIG. 45 is a schematic diagram of an example patient monitoring system;

[0054] FIG. 46 is a schematic diagram of another example patient monitoring system;

[0055] FIG. 47 is a perspective view of a portion of a patient monitoring system;

[0056] FIG. 48 is a perspective of another portion of a patient monitoring system;

[0057] FIG. 49 is a perspective view of another portion of a patient monitoring system;

[0058] FIG. 50 is a perspective view of another portion of a patient monitoring system;

[0059] FIG. 51 is a perspective view of another portion of a patient monitoring system;

[0060] FIG. 52 is a perspective view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.51;

[0061] FIG. 53 is a perspective view of another portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 51;[0062J FIG. 54 is a schematic diagram of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.51;-5- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0063] FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating the patient monitoring system of FIG. 51;

[0064] FIG. 56 is a perspective view of another portion of a patient monitoring system;

[0065] FIG. 57 is perspective view a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 56;

[0066] FIG. 58 is another perspective view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 56;[0067J FIG. 59 is another perspective view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 56;

[0068] FIG. 60 is a schematic diagram of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.56;

[0069] FIG. 61 is another schematic diagram of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 56;

[0070] FIG. 62 is another schematic diagram of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 56;

[0071] FIG. 63 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG. 56;

[0072] FIG. 64 is a perspective view of another portion of a patient monitoring system;

[0073] FIG. 65 is a schematic diagram of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.64;

[0074] FIG. 66 is a perspective view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.64;

[0075] FIG. 67 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG. 64;

[0076] FIG. 68 is a perspective view of another portion of a patient monitoring system;-6- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0077] FIG. 69 is a perspective view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.68;

[0078] FIG. 70 is a schematic diagram of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.68;

[0079] FIG. 71 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG. 68;

[0080] FIG. 72 is a schematic diagram of a portion of the method of operating the patient monitoring system of FIG. 71;

[0081] FIG. 73 is a perspective view of another portion of a patient monitoring system;

[0082] FIG. 74 is front view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 73;

[0083] FIG. 75 is a front view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 74;

[0084] FIG. 76 is another front view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.73;

[0085] FIG. 77 is a perspective view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.73;

[0086] FIG. 78 is a perspective view of another portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 73;

[0087] FIG. 79 is a perspective view of another portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 73;

[0088] FIG. 80 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the patient monitoring system of FIG. 73;

[0089] FIG. 81 is a perspective view of a portion of an example patient monitoring system;

[0090] FIG. 82 is a schematic diagram of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.81;-7- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0091] FIG. 83 is a perspective view of a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG.81;

[0092] FIG. 84 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portion of the patient monitoring system of FIG. 81;

[0093] FIG. 85 is a perspective of an oral care device including a handle assembly, according to one embodiment;

[0094] FIG. 86 is a side view of the oral care device of FIG. 85;

[0095] FIG. 87 is another side view the oral care device of FIG. 85;

[0096] FIG. 88 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of the oral care device of FIG. 85;

[0097] FIG. 89 is a side view of a portion of the oral care device of FIG. 85;

[0098] FIG. 90 is a front view of a portion of the oral care device of FIG. 85;

[0099] FIG. 91 is a bottom perspective view of a portion of the oral care device of FIG. 85;

[0100] FIG. 92 is a side perspective view of the handle assembly of the oral care device of FIG. 85;

[0101] FIG. 93 is a side perspective view of a connector joint of the oral care device of FIG.85;

[0102] FIG. 94 is a front view of an oral care kit, according to one embodiment;

[0103] FIG. 95 is a front view of an oral care kit, according to one embodiment;

[0104] FIG. 96 is a side view of the oral care kit of FIG. 94;

[0105] FIG. 97 is a front view of an oral care kit, according to another embodiment;

[0106] FIG. 98 is a front view of an oral care kit and a hanger assembly, according to one embodiment;[0.1.07] FIG. 99 is a front view of a hanger assembly, according to one embodiment;

[0108] FIG. 100 is a side view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 98;-8- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0109] FIG. 101 is a back view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 98;

[0110] FIG. 102 is a top view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 98;

[0111] FIG. 103 is a bottom view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 98;

[0112] FIG. 104 is a front view of a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;

[0113] FIG. 105 is a top view of a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;[0.1.14] FIG. 106 is a front view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 105;

[0115] FIG. 107A is a side cross-sectional view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 105;

[0116] FIG. 107B is a perspective view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 105;

[0117] FIG. 108 is a side cross-sectional view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 105;

[0118] FIG. 109A is a cross-sectional view of a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;

[0119] FIG. 109B is a perspective view of a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;

[0120] FIG. 109C is a top view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 109B;

[0121] FIG. 109D is a front view of a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;

[0122] FIG. 109E is a top view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 109D;

[0123] FIG. 109F is a front view of a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;

[0124] FIG. 110 is a side view of the hanger assembly of FIG. 105;

[0125] FIG. 111 is a side view of a portion of an oral care kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. 105;

[0126] FIG. 112 is another side view of the portion of the oral care kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. Ill;-9- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0127] FIG. 113 is a perspective view of a portion of an oral care kit and a hanger assembly, according to another embodiment;

[0128] FIG. 114 is a side view of the portion of the oral care kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. 113;

[0129] FIG. 115 is a top view of the portion of the oral care kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. 113;

[0130] FIG. 116 is a front view of the portion of the oral care kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. 113;

[0131] FIG. 117 is another perspective view of the portion of the oral care kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. 113;

[0132] FIG. 118 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the hanger assembly of FIG. 113;

[0133] FIG. 119 is a front view of a portion of the oral are kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. 113;

[0134] FIG. 120 is a top view of the portion of the oral care kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. 119;

[0135] FIG. 121 is another top view of the portion of the oral are kit and the hanger assembly of FIG. 119;

[0136] FIG. 122 A illustrates a method of use of an oral care device, an oral care kit, and a hanger assembly according to one embodiment;

[0137] FIG. 122B illustrates a method of use of an oral care device, an oral care kit, and a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;

[0138] FIG. 122C illustrates a method of use of an oral care device, an oral care kit, and a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;

[0139] FIG. 122D illustrates a method of use of an oral care device, an oral care kit, and a hanger assembly according to another embodiment;-10- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0140] FIG. 123 is a flowchart of a method of use of an oral care device, an oral care kit, and a hanger assembly according to one embodiment;

[0141] FIG. 124 is a back view of a portion of a patient care delivery system according to one embodiment;

[0142] FIG. 125 is another back view of a portion of a patient care delivery system according to one embodiment;

[0143] FIG. 126 is a perspective view of an oral care device, an oral care kit, a hanger assembly, and a patient care delivery system according to another embodiment; and

[0144] FIG. 127 is a front view of a mount for a patient care delivery system according to an embodiment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0145] Before turning to the figures, which illustrate certain example embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description only and should not be regarded as limiting.I. Overview

[0146] It is important to administer oral care patients, especially to those in a hospital setting. It is often necessary for a user (e.g., health care worker, nurse, doctor, technician, assistant) to provide oral care to the patient multiple times throughout the day. Specifically, patients that are receiving breathing assistance, via a ventilator, for example, often require oral care to be performed at least in the morning, the afternoon, the evening, and at night.

[0147] Due to the volume of oral care provided to each patient, it is difficult and time consuming to track each and every instance of care provided in detail. Adherence to oral care regimens provides for better patient outcomes in clinical settings. It is advantageous to reduce the clerical burden on healthcare providers so that they have more time to physically provide care to patients. It is further advantageous to automate tracking of care regimens to provide for more accurate logs of patient care.-11- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0148] It is advantageous to provide a system that tracks data regarding oral care with minimal manual input to increase accuracy of logging or tracking patient care and reduce the burden on healthcare workers. Accurate records or documentation of oral care can facilitate adhering to an oral care regimen across teams of healthcare providers that each provide different steps or portions of oral care depending on the patient and timing of oral care. It is also advantageous to provide a system that alerts or notifies healthcare providers when oral care is due based on a preset regimen. Providing visual and / or audial reminders facilitates compliance of oral care providing for better patient outcomes.

[0149] Accurate tracking of oral care can also facilitate inventory management and efficient workflow within the patient care setting. Accurately logging tools used to provide care can ensure tools are properly stocked in the patient care setting and present in the room near the patient for convenience in providing oral care.II. Overview of Another Example Patient Monitoring System

[0150] FIG. 1 depicts an example patient monitoring system 100 (e.g., patient care system). As described in more detail herein, the patient monitoring system 100 is configured to facilitate administering of oral care to one or more patients, monitoring of the oral care provided to the patients, and tracking of tools associated with administering the oral care.

[0151] As shown in FIG. 1, the patient monitoring system 100 includes a patient care delivery system 102, a hub 104 (e.g., local monitor), a remote system 106 (e.g., remote monitor), and a network 108. Each of the patient care delivery system 102, the hub 104, and the remote system 106 are communicably coupled via one or more communications protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, radio, through the Internet) through the network 108.

[0152] The patient care delivery system 102 may be positioned in a patient care setting such as in a room of the patient. For example, the patient care delivery system 102 is configured to be positioned on an intravenous (IV) pole or mounted on a wall, a bedframe, or other furniture or equipment in the room of the patient. The patient care delivery system 102 is configured to depict, indicate, and track oral care use and compliance over a period of time. In some embodiments, the patient care delivery system 102 provides the signal, data, and / or information regarding oral care compliance and usage over time to each of the hub 104 and the remote system 106.-12- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0153] The patient care delivery system 102 includes a kit 110 (e.g., oral care kit, patient care kit, a kit assembly). As is described in more detail herein, the kit 110 is configured to be selectively coupled (e.g., hung, clipped) to a dock assembly of the patient care delivery system 102. The kit 110, or the portion of the kit 110, may be removed from the patient care delivery system 102 when it is desired to administer oral care to a patient. More than one of the kits 110 may be selectively coupled to the patient care delivery system 102 at the same time. Thus, when one of the kits 110 is removed from the patient care delivery system to administer oral care to the patient, one or more of the kits 110 remains selectively coupled to the patient care delivery system 102. More of the kits 110 may be selectively coupled to the patient care delivery system 102 after others of the kits 110 are utilized to replenish the patient care delivery system 102. In one example, the user (e.g., person working in a clinical setting, a doctor, a nurse, a medical assistant) provides a new kit 110 periodically, such as every morning or every night, for use when providing oral care to the patient throughout the day. By positioning the patient care delivery system 102 in the room of the patient, the kit 110 may be conveniently located near the patient thereby reducing the burden on the user to have to remember to bring the kit 110 to the room with them when it is desired to administer oral care to the patient.

[0154] The kit 110 is a package including a plurality of tools 112. The kit 110 also includes an identifier or tag, such as a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, or another form of detectable tag (e.g., a kit tag 113) as described in more detail below. The tools 112 include, for example, but are not limited thereto, a toothbrush including a suction port, a plunger configured to be removably inserted in the suction port, an oral fluid container, and a swab brush. For example, the tools 112 may be specialized tools for providing oral care to patients that require breathing support, such as from a ventilator. According to this embodiment, the tools 112 are single-use tools. In some embodiments, the tools 112 are manufactured as separate pieces and are assembled after the tools 112 are removed from the kit 110. These tools The tools 112 may be removed throughout the day at different times when providing oral care to the patient. Each of the tools 112 also includes an identifier tag (e.g., a tool identifier tag), such as an RFID tag, such that a position of each of the tools 112 can be tracked or detected separately from the kit 110. For example, removal of one of the tools 112 is determined (e.g., by a controller) by the inability to scan the tag associated with the tool 112 or the inability for a signal to be received (e.g., by a control) from the tag associated with the tool 112.-13- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0155] The patient care delivery system 102 also includes a dock assembly 114. The dock assembly 114 is configured to couple to the IV pole or a wall in the patient’s room. The dock assembly 114 is configured to receive the kit 110 selectively coupling the kit 110 to the dock assembly 114.

[0156] The patient monitoring system 100, and more specifically, the patient care delivery system 102, is configured to digitally track the presence and usage of the kit 110. The patient monitoring system 100 and the patient care delivery system 102 is further configured to digitally track the presence and usage of sub-kits and tools 112 within the kit 110. The patient care delivery system 102, as described in more detail below, stores signals, data, or information regarding the presence and usage of each of the kit 110 and the tools 112. For example, the patient care delivery system 102 is configured to track, store, and communicate (e.g., to the hub 104 and the remote system 106) information regarding a time in which a kit 110 (e.g., including the tools 112) is coupled to the dock assembly 114. The patient care delivery system 102 is configured to detect and store kit 110 and tools 112 specific information (e.g., lot numbers, skew numbers, batch numbers, manufacturing dates, manufacturing locations) and provide the information (e.g., via a signal or an external drive or memory) to at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106. Further, the patient care delivery system 102 is configured to track an amount of time in which at least one of the tools 112 in the kit 110 is used.

[0157] The dock assembly 114 includes a base 116 and an arm 118. Each of the base 116 and the arm 118 are configured to store or house various components of the dock assembly 114. Each of the base 116 and the arm 118 may include their own separate housing and define their own respective cavities within the housing. In other embodiments, the base 116 and the arm 118 are integrally formed. As described in more detail below, the arm 118 is coupled to the base 116 and extends outward from the base 116. In some embodiments, the dock assembly 114 is configured such that the arm 118 extends in a vertical direction when the dock assembly 114 is coupled to the IV pole or the wall in the patient’s room.

[0158] The base 116 includes an indicator 120. The indicator 120 is positioned on or within the base 116. The indicator 120 may be positioned within the base 116. The base 116 may include an aperture or hole that the indicator 120 can be viewed or seen through. In some embodiments, the indicator 120 includes be a visual indicator, such as a light (e.g., an LED light). In other embodiments, the indicator 120 includes an audio indicator, such as a -14- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777speaker. In yet another embodiment, the indicator 120 includes a display screen (e.g., an LED screen, a touch screen). The display screen may, for example, be positioned on the base 116. The display screen may illustrate and provide various information regarding the patient care delivery system 102 to the user. The indicator 120 is configured to provide information to the user regarding compliance and use of the kit 110. The indicator 120 is further configured to indicate a status of the dock assembly 114. For example, the indicator 120 is configured to provide an indication when the dock assembly 114 is in a “detection” mode (e.g., ready to detect, sense or receive signals) or in a “standby” or non-detection mode. For example, the indicator 120 is configured to provide an indication (e.g., flash a light, provide an audio output) that the dock assembly 114 is powering on (e.g., booting up) and provide an indication that the dock assembly 114 is powering off. The indicator 120 is also configured to provide an indication that data is being retrieved from, or transferred from, the dock assembly 114 to at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106 (e.g., flash a blue light). In one example application, the indicator 120 may provide a certain colored light (e.g., red, green, yellow) based on a status of the kit 110. The status may be that the kit is present in the patient room (e.g., a kit tag is sensed or read by a sensor by the kit is not engaged with the dock assembly 114), that the kit is coupled to the dock assembly 114, that the kit empty (e.g., no tools 112 are in the kit 110). For example, the indicator 120 may flash at least one of: a green light indicating a first status of the kit 110 (e.g., a kit 110 is selectively coupled to the dock assembly 114), a yellow light indicating a second status of the kit 110 (e.g., there are no tools 112 present in the kit 110), or a red light indicating a third status of the kit 110 (e.g., a warning status, an error status). More or less statuses may be indicated or communicated to the user via the indicator 120. In some embodiments, the user is able to customize the indicator 120 to provide a specific or desired indication for each status update. Further in other embodiments, the indicator 120 includes both a visual indicator and an audio indicator.[0159J The indicator 120 is also configured to provide a status indication of the dock assembly 114. The indicator 120 is configured to provide an indication of the dock assembly 114 powering ON / OFF. For example, when the dock assembly 114 is powered ON (e.g., a power button is engaged, a power source is connected), the indicator 120 is OFF (e.g., no light displayed) and then is turned on (e.g., a light flashes). When the dock assembly 114 is powered OFF, the indicator 120 may flash a light (e.g., repeatedly flash a-15- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777yellow light) for a target period of time (e.g., 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds)to indicate to the user that the dock assembly 114 is powering off.[0160 J The base 116 also include a base control system 122. The base control system 122 is configured to control the operation of components within the base 116. The base control system 122 includes processing circuitry 124 disposed in the base 116. The processing circuitry 124 includes a processor 126 and a memory 128 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 126, cause the base control system 122 to perform various processes as described in more detail below.[0161 J The base control system 122 includes a real time clock or timer. The base control system 122 is configured to store (e.g., in the memory 128) times in which the kit 110 and the tools 112 are (1) coupled to the dock assembly 114, and (2) removed from the dock assembly 114. The base control system 122 is also configured to store or track a duration of use of at least one of the tools 112. For example, the base control system 122 is configured to determine the duration of time the tool 112 is used based on, for example, the time in which a signal from one of the tools 112 becomes absent (e.g., the tool has been removed from the kit 110 and is no longer detected by the dock assembly 114, the inability to scan a tag associated with the kit 110 or the tool 112) and a time in which the tool 112 is detectable by another sensor (e.g., a sensor near a waste bin, a sensor outside of the patient room). In some embodiments, the time or timing is stored based on the base control system 122 uptime. In other embodiments, the time or timing is stored based on calendar time (e.g., hours, minutes, seconds, AM / PM, date).

[0162] In some embodiments, the patient care delivery system 102 includes a shutdown tag. The shutdown tag is stored away from the dock assembly 114 (e.g., in a bag, in a bag that retains a signal provided by the shutdown tag) and is configured to, when presented to, or within a distance (e.g., a few inches, a foot) of the dock assembly 114 cause the base control system 122 to power down or shut off.

[0163] The base 116 also includes at least one base sensor 130 (e.g., a keyhole sensor, a switch sensor). In some embodiments, the base 116 includes a plurality of the base sensors 130. The base sensor 130 is disposed in the base 116. For example, the base sensor 130 is positioned in or on a surface of the base 116. The base sensor 130 is communicably coupled (e.g., via a wired connection, or wirelessly connected) to the base control system 122. The -16- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777base sensor 130 is configured to detect the presence of, or the coupling of, the kit 110 to the base 116. In some embodiments, the base sensor 130 is a switch sensor configured to engage with the kit 110 or detect that the kit 110 is coupled to (e.g., hanging, clipped on) the base 116. In other embodiments, the base sensor 130 is an electromagnetic sensor, such as RFID sensor, that is configured to detect or sense the presence of a kit 110 of a portion of the kit 110 coupled to or near the base 116 of the dock assembly 114. The base sensor 130 may also be a pressure sensor, a light sensor, a Hall Effect sensor, or other similar sensor.

[0164] The base sensor 130 is configured to provide signals (e.g., sensor data) to the base control system 122. The base sensor 130 provides a signal associated with a “kit status” (e.g., a signal communicating the presence or absence of the kit 110) to the base control system 122. For example, when the kit 110 is coupled to the base 116, the base sensor 130 is configured to transmit or send a signal to the base control system 122 communicating a “kit is present” status. The base control system 122 is configured to provide a command or instruction to the indicator 120 to cause the indicator 120 to provide an indication associated with the “kit is present” status. For example, the indicator 120 may be configured to provide a solid green indicator light if the kit 110 is present (e.g., after the base sensor 130 detects or senses the kit 110 is present). Further, the base control system 122 provides a command or instruction to at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106 communicating the “kit is present” status (e.g., for storing, for displaying, for communicating to a remote user, for inventory).[01651 If the base sensor 130 does not sense the kit 110 (e.g., the kit 110 is not coupled to the dock assembly 114), then the base sensor 130 communicates or signals a “no kit is present” status to the base control system 122. The base control system 122 then provides a status signal, command, or instruction to the indicator 120 to cause the indicator 120 to provide an indication associated with the “no kit is present” status. For example, after the base sensor 130 does not detect the kit 110 (e.g., not detecting a kit tag associated with the kit 110 coupled to, or near the base 116, the first signal is not sent or provided), the base sensor 130 is configured to transmit a signal (e.g., a second signal) to the base control system 122. The base control system 122 is configured to communicate with or provide a command to the indicator 120 to control operation of the indicator 120 to cause the indicator 120 to provide the indication associated with status of the kit 110. For example, the base-17- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777control system 122 may control the indicator 120 to illuminate or provide a solid yellow indicator light after the kit 110 is not detected by the base sensor 130.

[0166] Further, the base control system 122 provides a command or instruction to at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106 communicating the “no kit is present” status. In some embodiments, if the base control system 122 determines a kit 110 should be present and is not (e.g., a first signal indicative of the presence of the kit 110 is not received by the base control system 122), the patient care delivery system 102 is configured to control operation of the indicator 120 to cause the indicator 120 to provide an error indication (e.g., flash a light, flash a red light, provide an audio indication) and provide the error indication to at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106. In some embodiments, the patient care delivery system 102 is pre-loaded with patient information or communicably coupled to one of the patient’s chart or the patient’s medical record such that the base control system 122 can determine the patient is still being cared for in the clinical setting and requires oral care (e.g., information is provided or determined via the chart or medical record). Further, based on at least one of kit 110 usage, tool 112 usage, or a medical care plan (e.g., stored on the patient care delivery system 102 or provided via the electronic medical record), the base control system 122 is configured to determine at least one of (1) when a kit 110 should be present and is not, and (2) what tools 112 should be present in a kit 110 at a given time, and provide the error indication or warning in the event the anticipated kit 110 or tools 112 are not present (e.g., detected by the patient care delivery system 102). The error or warning indication may be provided based on stored information in the memory 128. For example, the error or warning indication can be based on the last kit 110 (e.g., type of last kit 110 used) or the time in which the last kit 110 was used.

[0167] The base control system 122 is also configured to store the signal, data, and / or information associated with the signal (e.g., a “kit is present” status signal or a “no kit is present” status signal) provided by the base sensor 130 and store the signal, data, and / or information in the memory 128. For example, data may include a time in which the signal was provided or sent by the base sensor 130 or a time in which the signal was received by the base control system 122.

[0168] The arm 118 is coupled to, and extends from, the base 116. The arm 118 includes an arm sensor 132 (e.g., a receive, an antenna, a signal input / output device). The arm sensor 132 is positioned in or on the arm 118. For example, the arm sensor 132 may be positioned -18- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777inside a cavity defining by the arm 118. In other embodiments, the arm sensor 132 is positioned on or coupled to an outer surface of the arm 118. Similar to the base sensor 130, the arm sensor 132 is configured to sense or detect the presence of the kit 110 including the tools 112. For example, the arm sensor 132 may be an RFID sensor configured to detect or determine at least one of if the kit 110 is present (e.g., in the room, selectively coupled to the dock assembly 114) or the presence, position, or duration of use of each of the tools 112. The arm sensor 132 is communicably coupled to the base control system 122. For example, the arm sensor 132 is configured to provide signals, data, and / or information regarding the status of at least one of the kit 110 or the tools 112 to the base control system 122.

[0169] According to this embodiment, the arm 118 also includes an arm indicator 134. The arm indicator 134 is positioned on a surface of or within the arm 118. The arm indicator 134 is configured to indicate or notify the user of a status. For example, the arm indicator 134 is configured to provide a visual (e.g., light indication) of at least one of the presence or status of each of the kit 110 and the tools 112 of the kit 110. For example, the arm indicator 134 may include a plurality of indicator lights, and one of the lights corresponds to the kit 110 and the rest of the indicator lights are associated with one of the tools 112 (e.g., associated with a compartment that houses the tool 112, is associated with the specific tool 112, associated with a sub-kit of tools positioned in one compartment). For example, if the kit 110 includes four tools 112, then the arm indicator 134 may include four indicator lights for each tool 112 and a fifth indicator light corresponding to the entire kit 110. Each indicator light may be illuminated or turned on after the presence of at least one of the kit 110 and each of the tools 112 are detected by (e.g., detected by a received signal from one of the kit tags or the tool tags) the arm sensor 132.

[0170] According to this embodiment, the arm 118 includes an arm control system 136 that includes a processor 138 (e.g., processing circuitry) and a memory 140 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 138, cause the arm control system 136 to perform various processes as described in more detail below. In other embodiments, the base control system 122 may control operation of various components position in the arm 118, such as the arm sensor 132 and the arm indicator 134. Each of the processor 138 and the memory 140 are disposed in the arm 118.[01711 The arm control system 136 is configured to control operation of various components positioned in the arm 118. For example, the arm sensor 132 may detect or -19- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777determine that the kit 110 is present and that a plurality of tools 112 are positioned within the kit 110. The base sensor 130 is configured to determine that the kit 110 is selectively coupled to the dock assembly 114 (e.g., a hanger coupled to the kit 110 engages the base sensor 130) and the arm sensor 132 further determines a type of kit 110 present. For example, the kit 110 is an oral care kit including various toothbrushes, swabs, and toothpastes / antiseptic washes. In other embodiments, the kit 110 may include any tools for providing routine or repeated care in a bed side clinical setting. The kit 110 includes a plurality of sub-kits (e.g., compartments 171 as described in more detail below). For example, the kit 110 may include a toothbrush and suction kit for brushing and suctioning fluid out of the patient’s mouth, a suction swab kit for drying or brushing the patient’s mouth, a suction catheter kit for suctioning and cleaning the back of the patient’s mouth.[0172} As described in more detail below, the kit 110 includes a kit tag (e.g., a kit identifier, a kit RFID tag). The kit tag is configured to provide a signal including information about the kit 110 (e.g., tools included, intended use, standard care plan associated with the kit) to the arm sensor 132, and the arm sensor 132 is configured to provide the information to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136. The base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 is configured to store the information (e.g., in the memory 128 or the memory 140) and provide the information to at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106. .

[0173] According to this embodiment, the arm sensor 132 also detects or determines the presence of the tools 112 within the kit 110. According to this embodiment, the kit 110 including the tools 112 is positioned near the arm 118, such that the kit 110 hangs or downward or suspends downward extends in a direction (e.g., along a plane parallel to the arm 118) such that the tools are positioned adjacent to the arm 118. As described in more detail below, the kit 110 includes sub-kits (e.g., first kit, second kit, third kit, fourth kit) or defines compartments (e.g., cavities where each of the first kit, second kit, third kit, fourth kit are positioned or stored), that, for example, each include a tag (e.g., a sub-kit tag) associated with the compartment that provides a signal to arm sensor 132 indicating that one of the tools 112 associated with that tag is present in the kit 110.

[0174] The base sensor 130 may first determine that the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly 114 (e.g., the kit 110 is coupled to the arm 118), and send a signal (e.g., the first signal) to the base control system 122. After receiving the first signal, the base control -20- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777system 122 controls or sends a command to indicator 120 to indicate, by flashing a light (e.g., a green light) that the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly 114. If the kit 110 is not present (e.g., not coupled to the dock assembly 114), the first signal is not sent to the base control system 122 (e.g., the base control system 122 does not receive the first signal). In this embodiment, the first signal is not provided or sent by the arm sensor 132 when the kit 110 is not present (e.g., not positioned adjacent to the arm sensor 132, not coupled to the dock assembly 114). The arm sensor 132 is configured to determine the presence of each of the tools 112 by sensing or detecting the tool identifier tag (e.g., an RFID tag) associated with each of the tools 112. For example, the arm sensor 132 may determine the initial number of the tools 112 (e.g., three tools, four tools, five tools) by reading a separate tool identifier tags or separate sub-kit tags every few seconds (e.g., every 0.5 seconds) and then sending a signal (e.g., the second signal) to the arm control system 136. The arm control system 136 then commands or controls the arm indicator 134 to provide an indication of the presence of each of the tools 112. For example, the arm indicator 134 may flash or illuminate four green lights after detecting or sensing four tool identifier tags or four sub-kit identifier tags each associated with one of the tools 112 (e.g., four tools detected).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the base sensor 130 is configured to provide a solid green light indication after it is determined (e.g., detected, a signal is received indicative of) the kit 110 is present and coupled to the dock assembly 114 (e.g., “kit present” status). When the kit 110 is initially coupled to the dock assembly 114, at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 are configured to determine an initial number of tools 112 present in the kit 110. The kit tag 113 associated with the kit 110 provides information regarding the tools 112 (e.g., including the number of tools 112, the type of tools 112, the lot information of the tools 112, the manufacturing dates, the manufacturing locations) in the kit 110.

[0176] In some embodiments, the kit 110 does not include the kit tag 113 or an identifier tag. Instead, the kit 110 is identified via the presence (e.g., detection) of the tools 112. For example, at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 determines that the kit 110 is selectively coupled to the dock assembly 114 if at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 receive a signal from one of the tool tags associated with at least one of the tools 112 or a compartment / sub-kit.-21- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0177] In some embodiments, the base sensor 130 determines the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly 114 and further determines the type of kit (e.g., oral care kit) by the weight of the kit 110.

[0178] In some embodiments, the arm sensor 132 is configured to receive a signal from each of the tags (e.g., sub-kit tags 173 or tool tags 176 as described in more detail below) and either count the number of signals received or provide each of the signals to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 and one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 counts the number of signals received. At least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 stores, in at least one of the memory 128 or the memory 140, the number of signals received which is indicative of the number of tools 112 in the kit 110 (e.g., store a first or initial quantity of tools 112).[0179| The arm sensor 132 is configured to continually, or repeatedly, scan or sense the tools 112 in the kit 110. For example, after a set interval or period of time, the arm sensor 132 scans or determines the tools 112 present in the kit 110. The arm sensor 132 may scan every one or two seconds and determine a quantity of tools 112 present. For example, the arm sensor 132 scans, detects, or receives signals provided by each of the kit tags 113 associated with each of the tools 112. The arm sensor 132 counts the number of signals received (e.g., indicative of a number of tools 112 present) or provides each of the signals to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 for at least one of counting the number of signals or storing the signals and information associated with the signal (e.g., information indicative of which tool 112 was removed, information indicative of what time the tool 112 was removed).

[0180] As described above, the arm sensor 132 receives an initial number of signals each associated with one of the tools 112. At least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 stores a number of tools 112 based on the number of signals provided by tags associated with the tools 112 (e.g., tool tags 176), and also determines the type of each of the tools 112 based on the information provided in the signals from each of the tool tags 176. At least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 stores the information associated with each of the tools 112 and store the number of signals received as the “initial number of tools.” The arm sensor 132 is configured to repeated scan and receive signals from each of the tool tags 176 of the tools 112 (e.g., scan every second, every few seconds). Each time the arm sensor 132 performs a scan, the arm sensor 132 -22- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777provides the signals to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136. If the number of signals provided in subsequent scans is less than the stored or set “initial number of tool,” then at least one the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 stores the new number of signals as the “initial number of tools.” Each time the number of signals receives is less than the “initial number of tools” stored in the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136, then at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 updates, sets, or stores the “initial number of tools” to be the number of signals received by the arm sensor 132.

[0181] At least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 is configured to compare a second scan quantity (e.g., a scan is performed or signals received after the initial number or quantity of tools is detected or determined) to the first scan quantity (e.g., the initial number of tools 112 detected, the initial number of signals associated with tools 112 received). If the arm control system 136 determines that the second quantity of tools 112 is less than the first quantity of tools 112, then the arm control system 136 is configured to provide a command to (e.g., a tool removed command) or control the operation of the arm indicator 134 to provide an indication associated with the status that one of the tools 112 has been removed from the kit 110.

[0182] For example, according to one embodiment, the arm control system 136 causes the arm indicator 134 to provide an indication by flashing a green light a target number of times (e.g., four times, five times) for a target amount of time (e.g., a second, 0.5 seconds, 0.3 seconds) indicating the removal of one of the tools (e.g., a “tool removal indication”). After the arm indicator 134 flashes the green light for at least one of the target number of times or for the target amount of the time, the arm indicator 134 is configured to return to indicating a “tool status” state. For example, the arm indicator 134 may return to providing a sold green indicator light for each of the tools 112 of the kit 110 present after providing the tool removal indication (e.g., flashing green light).

[0183] In some embodiments, the arm control system 136 is configured to communicate or provide a signal to the base control system 122 that one of the tools 112 has been removed (e.g., provide the tool removal signal to the base control system 122) from the kit 110 while the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly 114. The base control system 122 is configured to provide a command or instruction to the indicator 120 controlling the operation of the indicator 120 to provide an indication associated with the status that one of the tools 112 has -23- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777been removed from the kit 110. Similarly to the arm control system 136, the base control system 122 controls the indicator 120 to flash a green light for a target number of times (e.g., four times, five times) for a target amount of time (e.g., a second, 0.5 of second, 0.3 of a second) indicating the removal of one of the tools (e.g., a “tool removal indication”).

[0184] After at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 determines that one of the tools 112 was removed from the kit 110 (e.g., one less signal is received by the arm sensor 132 from the sub-kit tags 173 or the tool tags 176 in the kit 110), at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 stores the second quantity of tools 112 (e.g., a number less than the initial kit quantity provided by the initial signal from the kit tag 113 of the kit 110) as the new initial number of tools in the memory 140. At least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 is configured to update the initial number of tools 112 present in the kit 110 (stored in at least one of the memory 128 or the memory 140) to the detected quantity of tools 112 each time the detected quantity of tools 112 is less than the previously set initial number of tools 112.

[0185] The arm sensor 132 is configured to repeatedly scan or sense the tags (e.g., the subkit tags 173 or the tool tags 176) associated with each of the tools 112. For example, the arm sensor 132 is configured to detect the tags associated with each of the tools 112 every second or every couple of seconds and provide the number of tags detected to the arm control system 136. Each time the arm control system 136 receives the number of tags present from the arm sensor 132, the arm control system 136 is configured to compare the current number of tags (e.g., current number of the sub-kit tags 173 or the tool tags 176) detected with the previous number of tags detected that is stored in the memory 140 (e.g., previously stored number of the sub-kit tags 173 or the tool tags 176). Each time the current number of detected tags is less than the previous number of tags detected, the arm control system 136 updates the stored current number of tags in the memory 140.

[0186] In some embodiments, the patient care delivery system 102 is configured to communicate signals, data, and / or information regarding patient care (e.g., tools used, timing of tools used, the kit status, the tool status) to each of the hub 104 and the remote system 106. For example, each of the base control system 122 and the arm control system 136 are configured to provide or transmit the signals, data, and / or information through the network 108 to each of the hub 104 and the remote system 106. In some embodiments the network 108 is communicably coupled to a cloud database.-24- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0187] According to some embodiments, the hub 104 is a healthcare provider station that is positioned on site where the patient care delivery system 102 is being used. For example, the hub 104 is a nurse’s station or a mobile device, such as a pager, configured to provide patient information or patient care information to a healthcare worker in a clinical setting (e.g., a hospital, a clinic, an out-patient center). The hub 104 may be a computer, a tablet, a mobile device, or a pager that includes a controller 142 (e.g., a control system). The controller 142 includes a processing circuitry 144 that includes a processor 146 and a memory 148 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 146, cause the controller 142 to perform various processes as described in more detail below.

[0188] The hub 104 also includes a communication interface 150. The communication interface is configured to receive signals, data, and / or information from at least one patient care delivery system 102 via the network 108 and provide at least one of the data or information to the controller 142 of the hub 104 (e.g., for storage in the memory 148).[0189J The hub 104 also includes a display 152 (e.g., an LED display, a screen, a light indicator display). The display 152 is communicably coupled to the communication interface 150 and the controller 142. For example, the display 152 is configured to display (e.g., illustrate, provide) at least one of the signal, data or information received from the patient care delivery system 102. For example, the display 152 is configured to display the kit status and or the tools status of the kit 110 and the tools 112. In some embodiments, the display 152 may display indicators (e.g., lights, colors) that mirror or resemble the indications provided by the indicator 120 and the arm control system 136 of the dock assembly 114. For example, if the kit 110 is detected by the base sensor 130 (e.g., the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly 114), the display 152 is configured to provide at least one of a green indication or written indication that the kit 110 is detected by the base sensor 130. For example, the display 152 may indicate “Kit Status: Detected” adjacent to a green dot or circle.

[0190] Similarly, the display 152 is configured to display signals, data, and / or information from the arm sensor 132. For example, the display 152 is configured to display or indicate which tools 112 are detected and which tools are not detected in the kit 110. The display may indicate a first tool 112 (e.g., a morning tool) is not detected by the arm sensor 132 and display a red dot next to the wording “First Tool: Not Detected.” The display 152 may also indicate a second tool 112 (e.g., an afternoon tool) and a third tool 112 (e.g., a night tool)-25- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777are detected and display a green dot next to each of the wording “Second Tool: Detected” and “Third Tool: Detected.” Further the display 152 is configured to display a time in which the status of each of the kit 110 and the tools 112 were last scanned and detected (e.g., the last time a status update was communicated to the hub 104). For example, the display 152 indicates the timing since the last update affirms that the hub 104 is properly connected, via the network 108, to the patient care delivery system 102.

[0191] Similar to the hub 104, the remote system 106 can be an information center in which a remote healthcare provider views or analyzes signals, data, and / or information provided, via the network 108, from the patient care delivery system 102. For example, the remote system 106 may be a computer or mobile device off-site from the patient care delivery system 102. In some embodiments, the remote system 106 is an electronic patient tracking system, such as an electronic medical record or database. The remote system 106 includes a controller or server 154 that includes processing circuitry 156. The processing circuitry 156 includes a processor 158 and a memory 160 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 158, cause the server 154 to perform various processes as described in more detail below.

[0192] The remote system 106 also includes a remote communication interface 162. The remote communication interface 162 is configured to receive at least one of signals, data, and / or information from each of the patient care delivery system 102 and the hub 104. For example, the signals, data, and / or information detected or sensed by the base sensor 130 and arm sensor 132 are communicated to the remote system 106 via the network 108. In some embodiments, the remote communication interface 162 includes a display such that a remote user can visualize and analyze the signals, data, and / or information provided by each of the patient care delivery system 102 and the memory 140. In other embodiments, the remote system 106 simply stores the signals, data, and / or information and a user, such as a healthcare worker / provider or the patient / pati ent’s caregiver can access the information via the electronic medical record.

[0193] In some embodiments, at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 are configured to store preset information or thresholds regarding patient care (e.g., timing, type of tools to be used). For example, the patient care delivery system 102 may be preset with information stored in the memory 128 and / or the memory 140 regarding a plan or schedule for patient care. In other embodiments, a user may manually input a care -26- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777program via the hub 104 or the remote system 106 that is provided to the patient care delivery system 102 via the network 108.|0194 J For example, the patient care delivery system 102 includes a patient care plan stored in at least one of the memory 128 or the memory 140. For example, the patient care plan includes a list of timings for providing a kit 110 and using each of the tools 112 to provide oral care to the patient. The oral plan specifies time intervals for each task. For example, the oral care plan indicates that a first oral care task is to be completed within a first time interval (e.g., a morning time block, a two hour time block), and at least a second oral care task to be completed within a second time interval related to the first time interval. For example, as previously described the patient care delivery system 102 continuously scans and detects the presence of signals from each of the tags (e.g., the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, or the tool tags 176) associated with the kit 110 or one of the tools 112. If one of the base sensor 130 or the arm sensor 132 does not detect a removal one of the tools (e.g., the absence of the first tool 112, detect one less signal than the initial number of signals detected) within the first time interval, then one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 are configured to provide a reminder signal (e.g., reminder indication, a first reminder indication, a second reminder indication) via an indication on the indicator 120 or the arm indicator 134 of the dock assembly 114 and / or to the hub 104 and the remote system 106. For example, the reminder signal is provided within a set warning time (e.g., a threshold time), for example, five, ten, fifteen minutes of the first time interval elapsing. The purpose of the reminder signal is to provide a reminder indication to the healthcare provider such that oral care can still be provided within the prescribed first time interval.[0195 J Further, at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 are configured to provide a warning signal (e.g., a first warning indication, a second warning indication) via an indication on the indicator 120 or the arm indicator 134 of the dock assembly 114 and / or to the hub 104 and the remote system 106 after the arm sensor 132 still receives a signal from or detects the tool 112, indicating that the tool 112 has not been removed from the kit 110 after the set first time interval has elapsed. The warning signal indicates to the user that oral care is past due.

[0016] In some embodiments, at least one of the base control system 122 or the processing circuitry 124 are configured to calculate the second time interval based on a time in which one of the tools 112 was removed from the kit 110 indicating that oral care was provided at -27- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777that time. For example, it may be advantageous to provide oral care to the patient at regular intervals (e.g., every three hours, every four hours). At least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 are configured to calculate from the time the first tool 112 was taken when the second time interval should occur in which the second tool 112 should be removed from the kit 110 (e.g., the second tool 112 should be undetectable by the end of the second time interval) For example, if the first tool 112 was removed for oral care at nine in the morning, then at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 is configured to calculate that the second time interval should occur between noon and one in the afternoon and set a second time interval and second time interval warning (e.g., a second warning indication) to be provided if the second tool 112 is still detected (e.g., the arm indicator 134 receive a signal associated with the second tool 112) after the second time interval has elapsed.[0197) The patient care delivery system 102 is configured to provide a plurality of reminders and / or alerts and indications (e.g., via the indicator 120, the arm sensor 132, the hub 104, the remote system 106) to facilitate providing oral care to the patient at regular intervals or target times to maintain and improve patient health. Further, the patient care delivery system 102 is configured to be personalized to each patient. For example, the healthcare provider can indicate specific patient care plans based on a patient’s status of diagnosis and provide the patient specific care plan to the patient care delivery system 102 from the hub 104 via the network 108. In yet another embodiment, the remote system 106 is configured to determine a patient status or diagnosis based on a medical record (e.g., indicating ventilation has been placed, a post-op status) and automatically provide a care plan based on the diagnosis and standards of care to the patient care delivery system 102.

[0198] The kit 110 is shown in FIG. 2, according to one embodiment. The kit 110 includes a first sheet 164 and a second sheet 166. Each of the first sheet 164 and the second sheet 166 define an aperture 169 for coupling the kit 110 to the dock assembly 114. An outer perimeter of the first sheet 164 is coupled to the second sheet 166. For example, the first sheet 164 and the second sheet 166 are sealed at 168 (e.g., a heat seal). Portions of the first sheet 164 extending laterally across the kit 110 (shown as lateral seals 170) are also sealed or coupled to the second sheet 166. The lateral seals 170 define a plurality of compartments 171 (e.g., that store sub-kits, each store a first kit, a second kit, a third kit and a fourth kit) within the kit 110. The kit 110 also includes perforations 172 aligned with each of the-28- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777lateral seals 170. The lateral seals 170 and the perforations 172 maintain sterility of the tools 112 in each of the compartments 171 and also allow each of the compartments 171 to be removed from the kit 110 independently of the others.

[0199] As shown in FIG. 2, each of the compartments 171 comprise a sub-kit tag 173 positioned on or coupled to one of the first sheet 164 or the second sheet 166 within the bounds of each of the compartments 171. As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-kit tags 173 are centrally aligned on a kit center axis AK. The sub-kit tags 173 are configured to send a signal to the arm sensor 132 indicating the presence of the compartments 171 which indicate the presence of one of the tools 112 or a plurality of tools 112 in the kit 110. In some embodiments, the sub-kit tags 173 are provided (e.g., adhered onto, placed on) to each of the compartments 171 after manufacturing / packaging the kit 110. The arm sensor 132 is configured to provide the signals to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136. At least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 is configured to store the signal and information associated with the signal such that a sequence or timing in which each compartment 171 (or tool 112) is decoupled or removed from the kit 110.

[0200] The kit 110 also includes the kit tag 113 positioned on an upper edge (e.g., an edge configured to be coupled to the dock assembly 114). According to this embodiment, the kit tag 113 is also positioned on the kit center axis AK. The kit tag 113 is configured to send a signal or be read / scanned by one of the base sensor 130 or the arm sensor 132. According to this embodiment, the arm sensor 132 receives a signal from the kit tag 113 indicating that the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly 114. In some embodiments the kit tag 113 provides a signal indicating information related to the kit 110. For example, the kit tag 113 provides a signal including information indicative of what type of kit 110 is provided (e.g., an oral care kit) and information regarding the kit 110, such as a lot number and type of tools included in the kit 110. In some embodiments, the kit tag 113 is provided (e.g., adhered onto, placed on) to the kit 110 after manufacturing the kit 110. As such, a plurality of types of kits 110 can be retrofit to be detectable by the dock assembly 114.

[0201] As previously described, the kit 110 includes the tools 112. The tools 112 includes a toothbrush, a suction tool, and a mouth swab, but is not limited thereto. According to this embodiment, the kit 110 also includes a plurality of tool tags 176. The tool tags 176 are coupled to each of the tools 112. For example, the tool tags 176 may be integrated into each -29- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777of the tools 112 (e.g., coupled to, manufactured within). The tool tags 176 are communicably coupled to arm sensor 132. Similar to the tool tags 176, the tool tags 176 are configured to provide a signal to the arm sensor 132. If the arm sensor 132 receives a signal from the tool tags 176, the signal is indicative that the tools 112 is positioned in the kit 110. In some embodiments, the tool tags 176 are provided (e.g., adhered onto, placed on) to the tools 112 after manufacturing the tools 112. As such, any tool 112 can be retrofit with a tool tags 176 for use with the dock assembly 114.

[0202] In some embodiments, the tool tags 176 provide a first type of signal indicative that the tool 112 is positioned in the kit 110 and a second type signal indicative that the tool 112 is removed from the kit 110 or in use. For example, the second type of signal may be indicative of a time or duration of use of the tools 112 and the arm sensor 132 is configured to provide that duration of use to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136. In some embodiments, the second type of signal is determined based on a distance between the sub-kit tags 173 and the tool tags 176. For example, is the distance between each of the sub-kit tags 173 and the tool tags 176 is greater than a threshold (e.g., three inches, four inches) or the difference in time between receiving a signal from each of the sub-kit tags 173 and the tool tags 176 by the arm sensor 132, then the arm sensor 132 determines, or it is indication, that the tools 112 is removed from the compartments 171 and being used for providing oral care.

[0203] The base control system 122 and the arm control system 136 are configured to store and communicate (e.g., to the hub 104 and the remote system 106) each of plurality of signals provided by each of the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173 and the tool tags 176 without intervention or action taken by the user. As such, the signals and information (e.g., dates, times, types of kits, types of tools) associated with each of the signals is tracked and stored minimizing the amount of time spent manually charting and tracking usage and compliance, thus reducing the burden on the user.

[0204] Further, the signals are stored such that they can be used at a later time for analysis or to determine inventory. For example, in some embodiments, dock assembly 114 provides the signals to at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106, and at least one of the hub 104 and the remote system 106 are communicably coupled to an inventory list. At least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106 is configured to determine (e.g., based on demand, based on usage statistics from the dock assembly 114) that inventory is low (e.g.,-30- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777below a threshold), and after the inventory drops below the threshold, place an order to replenish the inventory of at least one of kits 110 or specific tools 112.[0205 J As described in more detail below, each of the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, and the tool tags 176 including pre-programmed or pre-stored information including a reorder number. When at least one of the base control system 122, the arm control system 136, the hub 104, or the remote system 106 determines that the inventory of the kit 110 or individual tools 112 is low or below a threshold, then at least one of the base control system 122, the arm control system 136, the hub 104, or the remote system 106 is configured to place an order (e.g., for kits 110 or tools 112) based on the order number(s)provided in the signal (e.g., in response to the inventory being below a threshold, after the inventory drops below the threshold).

[0206] Each of the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, and the tool tags 176 include data preprogrammed or stored. The pre-programmed material stored in each of the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, and the tool tags 176, include at least product information, tag ID information, and lot information. Since each of the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, and the tool tags 176 include pre-programmed, the communication of information regarding the kits 110 and the tools 112 does not require a network or cloud database.

[0207] In some embodiments, the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, and the tool tags 176 are specific or one-time use tags that include information unique to the clinical care setting. For example, the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, and the tool tags 176 are pre-programed to include information, not limited to, a customer number (e.g., a hospital number), a unit number (e.g., a floor number, intensive care unit), a room number, or a patient name / number. Each of the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, and the tool tags 176 also include pre-programed reorder numbers to facilitate automatic reordering or supplies for example by at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106.

[0208] At least one of the base control system 122, the arm control system 136, the hub 104, or the remote system 106 is configured to store each of the signals with at least one timestamp indicating a time in which the signal was received and a time in which the signal was no longer received (e.g., the signal was absent). At least one of the base control system 122, the arm control system 136, the hub 104, or the remote system 106 is configured to-31- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777average the times or the time provided by each of the timestamps to reduce noise associated with movement of the kit 110.[0209 J In yet another embodiment, the dock assembly 114 is configured to receive signals from a plurality of tools or device within the patient’s room. For example, the base sensor 130 and the arm sensor 132 of the dock assembly 114 are configured to receive signals (e.g., RFID signatures or signals, tag ID numbers, metadata) from other devices in the patient’s room to track their use. For example, if a patient’s care plan requires a temperature measurement be taken every hour, then at least one of the base control system 122 or the base sensor 130 of the dock assembly 114 may receive signals from a thermometer in the room indicating the movement, use, or data collected by the thermometer, and at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 stores the signals and provides the signals and associated information with at least one of the hub 104 or the remote system 106.III. Overview of Example Patient Care Delivery System(0210] As shown in FIG. 3, is the patient care delivery system 102 positioned in a clinical care setting 200, according to one embodiment. According to this embodiment, the clinical care setting 200 is a patient room in a hospital. The patient care delivery system 102 is configured to track usage of oral care tools (e.g., tools 112) and performance of oral care by a healthcare provider to a patient 202. As shown in FIG. 2, the patient 202 is receiving breathing assistance from a ventilator 204. It is advantageous to provide consistent oral care to the patient 202 to facilitate proper hygiene and optimal outcomes for the patient 202.

[0211] According to this embodiment, the patient care delivery system 102 is selectively coupled (e.g., removably coupled) to an IV pole 206 of the patient care delivery system 102. In other embodiments, the patient care delivery system 102 is coupled to (e.g., mounted onto) a wall in the clinical care setting 200. For example, the patient care delivery system 102 may be hung from the IV pole 206 or coupled to the IV pole 206 via bolt or screw or an adhesive.

[0212] As shown in FIG. 2, the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly 114. Specifically, the kit 110 is coupled to the base 116 of the dock assembly 114. For example, the kit 110 is hung from the base 116 such that at least a portion of the kit 110 is positioned adjacent to the arm 118. As shown in FIG. 2, the portion of the kit 110 including the tools 112 are -32- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777positioned adjacent to the arm 118. The arm sensor 132 is positioned adjacent to the tools 112 to facilitate detection of the tools 112 (e.g., receiving signal from the tags associated with each tool 112) within the kit 110.(0213) As shown in FIG. 2, and described in more detail below, the kit 110 includes cavities or compartments 171 for each of the tools 112. When a user provides oral care, the user removably couples one of the compartments 171 from the kit 110 removing a single tool 112 or single pack of tools 112 from the kit 110. Providing each tool 112 in a sterilized and sealed compartment 171 maintains sterility of each of the tools 112 while providing multiple iterations of oral care. Each compartments 171 is selectively coupled to the kit 110. For example, each compartments 171 includes a perforated portion to facilitate decoupling of one of the tools 112 from the kit 110.[0214} According to this embodiment, each compartment 171 comprises a tool tag 176. The tool tag 176 is positioned on an outer surface of the compartments 171. In other embodiments, the tool tag 176 is positioned inside the compartments 171 along with the tools 112. Arm sensor 132 receives a signal from each tool tag 176 when the tool 112 is coupled or positioned within the kit 110. Once one of the compartments 208including a tools 112 is removed from the kit 110 (e.g., decoupled from the kit 110), the arm indicator 134 no longer receives a signal from the tool tag 176 associated with the tools 112 removed from the kit 110. The arm indicator 134 is configured to provide a signal to at least one of the arm control system 136 or the base control system 122 indicating a current number of signals from the tool tags 176 at target intervals (e.g., every second, every five seconds). At least one of the arm control system 136 and the base control system 122 are configured to compare the current number of signals to a threshold value (e.g., an initial value of tool tags 176 detected and stored in one of the memory 128 of the memory 140). If the current number of signals provided by the arm indicator 134 is less than the threshold value, at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 are configured to operate at least one of the indicator 120 or the arm indicator 134 to provide an indication that one of the tools 112 was removed from the kit 110 and update the threshold value to be stored in the memory 128 and the memory 140 to be the current number of signals provided to arm sensor 132.10 15| According to this embodiment, the kit 110 includes four tools 112. The base sensor 130 is configured to detect or determine that the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly -33- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777114. For example, the base sensor 130 is configured to engage with the kit 110, as described in more detail below, and after engaging with the kit 110, to provide a signal (e.g., a first signal) to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136. After the base sensor 130 receives the first signal, the base control system 122 is configured to operate the indicator 120 to provide a first indication via the indicator 120 associated with the first signal. According to this embodiment, the first indication is a solid green light. Arm sensor 132 is configured to receive four signals - one signal from each of the tool tags 176 present. Arm sensor 132 provides a signal indicating that four tools 112 are present to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136, and at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 stores the initial number of tools (e.g., four tools) as the threshold value. After one of the tools 112 is removed, arm sensor 132 receives three signals indicative of the presence of three tools 112. Arm sensor 132 provides a signal indicating the presence of three tools 112 to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 and at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 compares the current number of signals (three signals) to the threshold value (four signals). After the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 determines that the current number of signals is less than the threshold value, at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 is configured to operate at least one of the indicator 120 or the arm indicator 134 to provide a second indication to the user associated with the status that at least one of the tools 112 have been removed from the kit 110. According to this embodiment, the second indication is a flashing green light (e.g., five green flashes for 0.3 second intervals).

[0216] The patient care delivery system 102 is configured to repeat the above-described process until all tools 112 of the kit 110 have been removed from the kit 110. Once arm sensor 132 does not receive any signals (e.g., no tool tags are present to provide a signal to arm sensor 132), arm sensor 132 provides a signal (e.g., a second signal) to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 indicating that no tools 112 are present. After receiving the signal that no tools 112 are present, at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 are configured to operate at least one of the indicator 120 and / or the arm indicator 134 to provide a third indication. According to this embodiment, the third indication is a solid yellow light. For example, the base control system 122 cam receive a signal indicative of the hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 being positioned within the slot 318. When no tools 112 are present, the base control system -34- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777122 does not receive any signals from the tools 112 (e.g., indicative that no tools are present). This embodiment is indicative that the hanger assembly 300 is removably coupled to the base 116 but no tools 112 are present or positioned within the kit 110 coupled to the hanger base 302 of the hanger assembly 300. In response to determining that a portion of the hanger assembly 300 is received by the slot 318 and no signal is received from the tools 112, the base control system 122 is configured to provide an indication (e.g., a visual indication). In another embodiment, after not receiving a signal indicative of the hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 being positioned within the slot 318 and not receiving another signal indicative of one or more tools 112 being present, the base control system 122 provides an indication (e.g., a second indication, a third indication) indicating that the hanger assembly 300 is not coupled to the patient care delivery system 102 and no tools 112 are present or sensed by the base control system 122.IV. Overview of Example Dock Assembly

[0217] As shown in FIGS. 3-20 is the dock assembly 114 according to one embodiment. The dock assembly 114 is configured to be coupled to an IV pole, a wall, or item near a patient in a clinical care setting. The dock assembly 114 is configured to detect the presence of the kit 110 including each of the tools 112 via signals provided via the kit tag 113. The kit 110 includes the tools 112. The dock assembly 114 is configured to detect the presence of the tools 112 via signals provided by tags (e.g., tool tag 176) coupled to each of the tools 112. In some embodiments, the kit 110 does not include the kit tag 113. In this embodiment, the dock assembly 114 is configured to detect the presence of the kit 110 via signals provided by at least one of the tool tags 176 coupled to a respective tool 112.

[0218] The dock assembly 114 includes the base 116, as previously described, and a hanger assembly 300. The hanger assembly 300 is configured to receive a portion of the kit 110. For example, the kit 110 is hung from the hanger assembly 300. The hanger assembly 300 is configured to be selectively coupled to the base 116 removably or selectively coupling the kit 110 to the dock assembly 114.

[0219] The hanger assembly 300 includes a hanger base 302, a hanger body 304, and a clip 306. The hanger base 302 is disk-like or puck-like in shape. The hanger base 302 is configured to engage with a portion of the base 116 as described in more detail below. The-35- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777base 116 is configured to receive the hanger base 302 selectively coupling the hanger assembly 300 to the dock assembly 114.

[0220] The hanger body 304 extends outward from the hanger base 302. The hanger body 304 is tubular or cylindrical in shape. The hanger body 304 has a first end. The first end of the hanger body 304 extends outward from the hanger base 302. According to this embodiment, the hanger body 304 extends perpendicular to a surface of the hanger base 302. The hanger body 304 is configured to selectively couple the kit 110 to the hanger assembly 300. For example, the kit 110 includes an aperture that is strung or threaded onto the hanger body 304. In other embodiments, the kit 110 is strapped onto the hanger body 304.

[0221] Once the kit 110 is threaded onto or secured to the hanger body 304, the kit 110 hangs downward from the hanger body 304, such that the kit 110 is positioned near the arm 118 (e.g., at least one of coupled to the arm, suspended in front of the arm, or positioned adjacent to the arm 118). The kit 110 may be coupled to the arm 118 via the hanger assembly 300 being removably coupled to the base 116. For example, the kit 110 is hung onto the hanger body 304 of the hanger assembly 300, and the hanger assembly 300 is removably coupled to the base 116. In this embodiment, the kit 110 is suspended from the hanger assembly 300 and positioned in front of the arm 118 and the hanger assembly 300 is removably coupled to the patient care delivery system 102. In another embodiment, the kit 110 is coupled to the arm 118. For example, the kit 110 can be coupled to the arm 118 via a second hanging assembly (e.g., similar to the hanger assembly 300), a hook, an adhesive, or any other mechanism capable of removably coupling the kit 110 to the arm 118. In some embodiments, the kit 110 can be coupled to the hanger assembly 300 that is removably coupled to the patient care delivery system 102 and coupled to the arm 118.

[0222] The clip 306 is positioned on or extending from a second end of the hanger body 304 opposite the hanger base 302. The clip 306 includes a first arm 308 and a second arm 310. The first arm 308 and the second arm 310 are configured to receive a tool 112. For example, one of the tools 112 may be pressed into or positioned between the first arm 308 and the second arm 310 such that a portion of the tools 112 is surrounded by each of the first arm 308 and the second arm 310.-36- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0223] The base 116 includes a base housing 312. The base housing 312 defines a base cavity 314. The base housing 312 is configured to house or store various components, such as the base control system 122 in the base cavity 314.[0224) The base housing 312 includes a front plate 316. The front plate 316 is positioned on a front side or front face of the base 116. For example, when the dock assembly 114 is coupled to for example, a wall, the base housing 312 is positioned facing outward from the wall.

[0225] The front plate 316 defines a slot 318. The slot 318 is oval shaped, but other shapes are possible (e.g., circular, square, rectangular). The slot 318 is positioned near a center of the base 116. The slot 318 is centered along a longitudinal axis AL of the base 116 such that a length direction of the slot 318 is aligned with the longitudinal axis AL.

[0226] The slot 318 includes a narrowed portion 320. The narrowed portion 320 has a width that is less than the slot 318. The narrowed portion 320 is positioned on a bottom edge of the slot 318. The slot 318 is configured to receive the hanger base 302 such that the hanger base 302 is positioned within the base cavity 314. The narrowed portion 320 is configured to receive the hanger body 304 as the hanger base 302 moves downward (e.g., in a direction towards the arm 118) in the base cavity 314 as shown in FIG. 7. For example, the narrowed portion 320 is sized to retain the hanger base 302 within the base cavity 314 (e.g., the narrowed portion 320 has a width that is less than a width of the hanger base 302. As described in more detail below, the base sensor 130 is positioned within the base cavity 314 such that the hanger body 304 engages with or moves downward within the narrowed portion 320 the hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 engages with the base sensor 130. For example, the base sensor 130 is a switch sensor that when engages with or contacts one of the hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 causes the base sensor 130 to provide a signal (e.g., a second signal) to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136 indicating that the hanger assembly 300 is coupled to the base 116. For example, the base control system 122 is configured to receive the second signal in response to the hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 being positioned in or received by the slot 318. In this embodiment, the hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 is engaged with the base sensor 130 when positioned within the slot 318. In some embodiments, the second signal-37- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0227] The front plate 316 also defines an indicator aperture 322. The indicator aperture 322 is positioned above the slot 318 (e.g., adjacent to a top edge of the base 116). In some embodiments, the indicator 120 is positioned on the front plate 316 within the indicator aperture 322. In other embodiments, the indicator 120 is positioned in the base cavity 314 and aligned with the indicator aperture 322 (e.g., aligned on a center axis of the aperture that extends perpendicular to the front plate 316) such that the indicator 120 is visible through the indicator aperture 322. In some embodiments, the front plate 316 defines a plurality of indicator apertures 322 for a plurality of indicators 120.

[0228] The dock assembly 114 also includes the arm 118 as previously described. The arm is coupled to the base 116 and extends from the base 116. For example, the arm 118 extends from a bottom edge of the base 116 downward such that when the kit 110 is coupled to the hanger assembly 300, the kit 110 hangs or is suspended in a position adjacent to the arm 118.(0229] The arm 118 includes an arm housing or arm cover 324. In some embodiments, the arm cover 324 is integrally formed with the base housing 312. In other embodiments, the arm cover 324 is separate from the base housing 312 and configured to couple to the base housing 312.

[0230] The arm cover 324 defines an arm cavity 326. The front plate 316 is configured to house or store various components of the dock assembly 114 including arm sensor 132. The arm indicator 134, and the arm control system 136.

[0231] According to this embodiment, the dock assembly 114 includes a wired connection 328. The wired connection 328 is configured to provide electrical power to the dock assembly 114 to power at least one of the indicator 120, the base control system 122, the base sensor 130, arm sensor 132, the arm indicator 134, or the arm control system 136.

[0232] The base 116 includes an electrical port 330. According to this embodiment, the electrical port 330 is positioned behind the arm 118 near a side of the base 116 opposite the front plate 316, as shown in FIG. 10. In other embodiments, the electrical port 330 is positioned on another edge or face of the base 116 on the arm 118.

[0233] Referring more specifically to FIGS. 19 and 20, is the dock assembly 114 of the embodiment of FIGS. 3-17 shown without the base housing 312 and the arm cover 324. The -38- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777base 116 includes a back mounting plate 1900. The back mounting plate 1900 is configured to secure various components to the base 116 (e.g., the base control system 122).

[0234] As shown in FIGS. 19-20, the arm sensor 132 is an RFID sensor 1902 communicable coupled to at least the base control system 122. The arm sensor 132 is positioned a distance away from the base 116. The RFID sensor 1902 is configured to receive signals from RFID tags such as the kit tag 113, the sub-kit tags 173, and the tool tags 176.

[0235] FIG. 21 illustrates the dock assembly 114 according to another embodiment. The dock assembly 114 of FIG. 21, is similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 3-20, however, according to this embodiment, the electrical port 330 is positioned on a side of the base 116. For example, the electrical port 330 is positioned on a different side of edge of the base housing 312 than the arm 118.

[0236] Now referring to FIGS. 22-36 is the dock assembly 114 according to yet another embodiment. According to this embodiment, the dock assembly 114 is similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 1-21. The dock assembly 114 as illustrated in FIGS. 22-36 includes a battery coupled to the base 116 and positioned in the base cavity 314. According to this embodiment, the battery of the dock assembly 114 is rechargeable. As a result, the dock assembly 114 does not require a wired connection during daily use and only is couple dot the wired connection 328 for charging.

[0237] In yet another embodiment, the kit 110 is selectively coupled to the arm 118. For example, the kit 110 includes a magnet positioned in the kit 110 (e.g., positioned or sealed between the first sheet 164 and the second sheet 166). The magnet exerts an attractive force biasing the kit 110 towards the arm 118. In some embodiments, the arm 118 includes an arm magnet. In other embodiments the arm 118 is manufactured from a magnetic material (e.g., a metal). In another embodiment, a magnet, separate from the kit 110 is provided and used to selectively couple the kit 110 to the arm 118. For example, the magnet is attracted to the arm 118 and the kit 110 is positioned between the magnet and the arm 118.

[0238] In yet another embodiment, the hanger assembly 300 is configured to couple the kit 110 to the arm 118. For example, the arm 118 may include a slot configured to engage with or receive the arm 118. In yet another embodiment, the hanger base 302 of the hanger assembly 300 includes a magnet configured to selectively couple the kit 110 to the arm 118.-39-4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0239] FIG. 32 is a back view of the dock assembly 114 according to one embodiment. The dock assembly 114 includes the back mounting plate 1900. The back mounting plate 1900 defines a plurality of mounting apertures 3202. The mounting apertures 3202 are configured to facilitate mounting of the dock assembly 114 onto a wall, for example, via a screw or bolt.V. Overview of Example Kit for a Patient Care Delivery System

[0240] FIGS. 37 and 38 illustrate the kit 110 according to one embodiment. FIG. 37 is a drawing of the kit 110 according to one embodiment. As shown in 37, the kit 110 includes a sensor circuit 3702 including the tool tag 176 positioned on the kit 110. For example, the sensor circuit 3702 may be a printable sensor circuit positioned or coupled to an outer package of the kit 110. As previously described regarding the tool tag 176, the sensor circuit 3702 is communicably coupled to arm sensor 132. For example, portions of the sensor circuit 3702, such as the tool tag 176, are configured to transmit signals to arm sensor 132.

[0241] In some embodiments, the kit 110 includes an outer package 3704. The outer package 3704 may be a plastic bag. The outer package 3704 is configured to store the kit 110 including the tools 112 in a sterilized state. The outer package 3704 is coupled to the hanger assembly 300. For example, the outer package 3704 defines an aperture that receive the hanger assembly 300 (e.g., the hanger body 304 is positioned within the aperture).

[0242] The kit 110 including the outer package 3704 define the cavities or compartments 171. The kit 110, and the outer package 3704, include perforations 3706 between each of the compartments 171. The perforations 3706 are configured to facilitate tearing or separating portions (e.g., such as a single compartment 171) of the kit 110 from the portion of the kit 110 coupled to the dock assembly 114 via the hanger assembly 300. Further the perforations 3706 facilitate the tearing or separating of portions of the sensor circuit 3702. For example, a portion of the sensor circuit 3702, including at least one tool tag 176, is configured to separate or tear off of the sensor circuit when the compartment 171 including at least one tool 112 is removed from the kit 110 for providing oral care.

[0243] FIG. 38 illustrates the kit 110 according to another embodiment. The kit 110 is packaged as a pre-assembled unit defining the compartments 171. For example, the kit 110 includes the outer package 3704. The outer package 3704 may be a two-piece package (e.g., a front piece and a back piece) sealed together. For example, the two-piece package is -40- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777sealed in a plurality of positions, such as along an edge of the pieces and laterally across the pieces from a first edge to a second edge to define the compartments 171.[0244 J As shown in FIG. 38, the kit 110 includes a first compartment 3802, a second compartment 3804, a third compartment 3806, and a fourth compartment 3808. Each of a first tool 3810, a second tool 3812, a third tool 3814, and a fourth tool 3816 are positioned in each of the first compartment 3802, the second compartment 3804, the third compartment 3806, and the fourth compartment 3808, respectively. Each of the first tool 3810, the second tool 3812, the third tool 3814, and the fourth tool 3816 are sterilized and stored in each of the first compartment 3802, the second compartment 3804, the third compartment 3806, and the fourth compartment 3808, respectively, of the kit 110 and are selectively coupled via the kit 110, to the hanger assembly 300 and the hanger assembly 300 is coupled to the base 116 of the dock assembly 114.[0245 J According to this embodiment, the first compartment 3802 is a positioned in an uppermost position within the kit 110 (e.g., a position furthest or opposite from the end coupled to the hanger assembly 300), and the fourth compartment 3808 is positioned in a lowermost position within the kit 110 (e.g., a position adjacent to or nearest the hanger assembly 300). The second compartment 3804 is positioned between the first compartment 3802 and the third compartment 3806, and the third compartment 3806 is positioned between the second compartment 3804 and the fourth compartment 3808. However, in other embodiments, the compartments 171 are positioned in a different order.

[0246] According to this embodiment, the sensor circuit 3702 includes a loop 3818. The loop 3818 is positioned adjacent to the fourth compartment 3808 and is configured to selectively couple the kit 110 to the hanger assembly 300. In other embodiments, the sensor circuit 3702 includes an aperture positioned in place of the loop 3818.

[0247] As previously described the patient care delivery system 102 includes the tool tags 176 each corresponding to one of the tools 112. As shown in this embodiment, the kit 110 including a first tag 3820, a second tag 3822, a third tag 3824, and a fourth tag 3826 corresponding to each of the first tool 3810, the second tool 3812, the third tool 3814, and the fourth tool 3816. As shown in FIG. 38, the first tag 3820, the second tag 3822, the third tag 3824, and the fourth tag 3826 are positioned centrally on each of the first compartment 3802, the second compartment 3804, the third compartment 3806, and the fourth-41- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777compartment 3808. For example, each of the first tag 3820, the second tag 3822, the third tag 3824, and the fourth tag 3826 are aligned along a central axis Ac of the kit 110 defined from the top edge of the sensor circuit 3702 through the aperture or loop 3818 to the bottom edge. Aligning each of the first tag 3820, the second tag 3822, the third tag 3824, and the fourth tag 3826 along the central axis Ac facilitates scanning or reading of each of the tags via arm sensor 132. Each of the first tag 3820, the second tag 3822, the third tag 3824, and the fourth tag 3826 are coupled to (e.g., glued to) their respective compartment 171 on the outer package 3704. In some embodiments, the first tag 3820, the second tag 3822, the third tag 3824, and the fourth tag 3826 are integrally formed within the outer package 3704.|0248| As previously described, the first compartment 3802 is positioned furthest away (e.g., on an opposite end) from the aperture or loop 3818. Accordingly, the first compartment 3802, including the first tool 3810, is positioned to be decoupled or removed from the kit 110 first. For example, the first compartment 3802 including the first tool 3810 are configured to be removed from the kit 110 first. Each of the second compartment 3804, the third compartment 3806, and the fourth compartment 3808 are configured to be successively removed from the kit 110. For example, the compartments 171 positioned furthest from the aperture or loop 3818 is the next compartment 171 and tool 112 to be removed from the kit 110. According to this embodiment, the first compartment 3802 including the first tool 3810 is configured to be removed from the kit 110 first, then the second compartment 3804 including the second tool 3812, then the third compartment 3806 including the third tool 3814, and lastly the fourth compartment 3808 including the fourth tool 3816 is removed from the kit 110.[0249 J Once each of the compartments 171 (e.g. the first compartment 3802, the second compartment 3804, the third compartment 3806, the fourth compartment 3808) including the tools 112 (e.g., the first tool 3810, the second tool 3812, the third tool 3814, and the fourth tool 3816) and the tool tags 176 (e.g., the first tag 3820, the second tag 3822, the third tag 3824, the fourth tag 3826) are removed or decoupled from the kit 110, only a portion 3828 (e.g., a top portion, a connection portion, a portion including the aperture or the loop 3818) is coupled to the base 116 via the hanger assembly 300. The arm sensor 132 provides a signal (e.g., a “no tool detected” signal) to at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136. After the “no tool detected” signal is received by at least one of the base control system 122 or the arm control system 136, at least one of the base-42- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777control system 122 or the arm control system 136 control at least one of the indicator 120 and / or the arm indicator 134 to provide an indication. According to this embodiment, the no tool detected indication is a yellow solid yellow light provided by at least one of the indicator 120 or the arm indicator 134.

[0250] After each of the compartments 171 including the tools 112 and the tool tag 176 are removed from the kit 110, the portion 3828 of the kit 110 remains or is still coupled to the hanger assembly 300. The portion 3828 remains coupled to the hanger assembly 300, and the hanger base 302 is positioned in the base cavity 314 and engages with the base sensor 130. According to this embodiment, the base sensor 130 provides a signal to at least the base control system 122. After receiving the signal, the base control system 122 controls operation of at least the indicator 120 to provide an indication that the base sensor 130 is engaged but no tool tag 176 of the tools 112 are detected (e.g., sensed or have provided a signal to arm sensor 132) . According to this embodiment, the indicator that the hanger assembly 300 is engaged with the base sensor 130 and the no signals from the tool tag 176 are received by arm sensor 132, is a solid yellow light provided by the indicator 120.VI. Overview of an Example Method of Using a Patient Care Delivery System

[0251] As shown in FIGS. 39-44, is a method 3900 of using the patient monitoring system 100. More specifically, FIGS. 39-44 illustrate the method 3900 of using the patient monitoring system 100 including the patient care delivery system 102.[0252 J As shown in FIG. 39, the method 3900 of using the patient monitoring system 100 includes an “initial set up” portion (e.g., a setup method 3902) of the method 3900. The setup method 3902 includes obtaining the patient care delivery system 102. The setup method 3902 also includes obtaining a setup tag 3904. For example, the setup tag 3904 is a card including an RFID tag that when scanned, provides information regarding at least one of the patient, the clinical setting (e.g., hospital name, address), the healthcare provider (e.g., the doctor, the floor the patient is staying on), connecting to the electronic medical record.

[0253] To being the setup method 3902, the user must provide power, by connecting the wired connection 328 to the electrical port 330, or engaging a power button on the dock assembly 114. Once the dock assembly 114 is powered on, the base control system 122 (or the arm control system 136) control the indicator 120 (e.g., provide a signal or a command -43- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777to eh indicator 120) to cause the indicator 120 to display or illuminate a solid or pulsing yellow light, as shown in FIG. 40.

[0254] Then in the setup method 3902, the user provides or positions the setup tag 3904 near the arm 118 of the dock assembly 114. For example, the user may hold the setup tag 3904 within inches (e.g., two inches, three inches, four inches) of the arm 118 such that arm sensor 132 can sense or receive a setup signal from the setup tag 3904. The setup signal provided by the setup tag 3904 includes information, which according to this embodiment, includes information regarding the hospital, the unit, and the patient. The base control system 122 (or the arm control system 136) is configured to store the information from the setup tag 3904 in the memory 128. Further the setup signal can communicab ly couple the patient care delivery system 102 to the hub 104 and / or the remote system 106 or unlock a channel of communication between the patient care delivery system 102 and the hub 104 or the remote system 106.[0255 J As shown in FIG. 40, the method 3900 includes detecting a kit 110. In FIG. 40, the initial setup (e.g., the setup method 3902) of the patient care delivery system 102 is completed. The patient care delivery system 102 is awaiting the coupling of the hanger assembly 300 including the kit 110. Since the base sensor 130 of the base 116 is not engaged and / or does not detect the presence of the hanger assembly 300 or the kit 110, the base control system 122 is configured to control the operation of the indicator 120 to indicate that no kit 110 is detected. According to this embodiment, the indication is a solid yellow light provided by the indicator 120. Specifically, FIG. 40 illustrates a “No Kit Present” status of the patient care delivery system 102.

[0256] The kit 110 is coupled to the hanger assembly 300. As shown in FIG. 40, the hanger assembly 300 is positioned through an aperture on the portion 3828 of the kit 110 coupling the kit 110 to the hanger assembly 300. One of the tools 112 (e.g. a yankauer, a suction tool) is positioned in the clip 306, while the rest of the tools 112 (e.g., the first tool 3810, the second tool 3812, the third tool 3814, and the fourth tool 3816) are positioned in their respective compartments 171 (e.g., the first compartment 3802, the second compartment 3804, the third compartment 3806, the fourth compartment 3808) and remain sterilized in the kit 110 until they are required for providing oral care.-44- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0257] Now referring to FIG. 41, is an illustration of a portion of the method 3900 including the placing, or coupling, of the hanger assembly 300 in the slot 318 of the base 116 coupling the kit 110 to the dock assembly 114. As previously described the hanger base 302 is positioned in the base cavity 314 and the hanger body 304 engages with the narrowed portion 320. When the hanger base 302 is positioned in the base cavity 314 and the hanger body 304 is engaged with or positioned in the narrowed portion 320, one of the hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 engages with the base sensor 130. According to this embodiment, the base sensor 130 is a switch sensor and one of the hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 pressed down on or engages with the base sensor 130. The hanger base 302 or the hanger body 304 engaging with the base sensor 130, caused the base sensor 130 to provide a signal to the base control system 122 indicating that the hanger assembly 300 is detected. After the signal is received by the base control system 122, the base control system 122 control the operation of the indicator 120 causing the indicator 120 to provide an indication that the hanger assembly 300 is engaged with the base sensor 130 and thus a kit 110 is present and / or coupled to the dock assembly 114, and more specifically coupled to the base 116. According to this embodiment the indication is a solid green light provided by the indicator 120. Specifically, FIG. 41 illustrates a portion of the method 3900 where the hanger assembly 300 is coupled to the dock assembly 114. For example, FIG. 41 illustrates a “Kit in place” status of the patient care delivery system 102.

[0258] Now referring to FIG. 42, depicts the removal of one of the compartments 171 including one of the tools 112 from the kit 110 while the kit 110 is coupled to the dock assembly 114. For example, FIG. 42 illustrates a “tool deployed” status of the patient care delivery system 102. As previously described, the removal of the tools 112 are tracked or detected by the presence or absence of the tool tags 176 (e.g., the ability to scan or receive a signal from the tool tag 176, or the inability to scan or receive a signal from the tool tag 176) as determined by arm sensor 132. The method 3900 includes removing at least one of the compartments 171 including at least one of the tools 112 from the kit 110.

[0259] According to this embodiment, the first compartment 3802 including the first tool 3810 and the corresponding first tag 3820 are removed from the kit 110. According to the method 3900, the first compartment 3802 is removed from the kit 110 by tearing along a perforation 4202 between the first compartment 3802 and the second compartment 3804. Once the first compartment 3802 is decoupled from the kit 110 and moved a distance away-45- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777from the kit 110, arm sensor 132 no longer receives a signal from the first tag 3820 or detected the first tag 3820 associated with the first tool 3810. As previously described, arm sensor 132 provides a signal to the base control system 122 indicating one less tool tag 176 is sensed or detected. After the base control system 122 receives the signal, the base control system 122 is configured to control the operation of the indicator 120 to provide an indication associated with the status that one of the tools 112 is removed from, or no longer coupled to, the kit 110. According to this embodiment, the indication that one of the tools 112 is removed from the kit 110 is a flashing or blinking green light provided by the indicator 120. After the signal is received by the base control system 122, the base control system 122 also stores information (e.g., a time the tool was removed, what tool was removed) in the memory 128. In some embodiments, the base control system 122 also transmits the information to each of the hub 104 and the remote system 106 via the network 108.

[0260] FIG. 43 illustrates a portion of the method 3900 in which a tool removal action is “past due” or overdue (e.g., FIG. 43 illustrates an “action past due” status of the patient care delivery system 102). As previously described, the base control system 122 (or the arm control system 136) is configured to set a timer or track an elapsed time since the last tools 112 has been removed from the kit 110. For example, after the signal is received by the base control system 122 that the first compartment 3802 including the first tool 3810 and the first tag 3820 has been removed from the kit 110, the base control system 122 starts a timer or count (e.g., a countdown of a target timeframe or preset amount of time, two hours). The count indicates a time in which the next tool 112 (e.g., the second tool 3812) should be removed from the kit 110 for providing oral care to the patient. As shown in FIG. 43, if arm sensor 132 senses or receive a signal from the second tag 3822 corresponding to the second tool 3812 indicating that the second tool 3812 is still present in the kit 110, then the base control system 122 controls the operation of the indicator 120 to provide an indication, or warning, that oral care is past due. For example, the indication includes a flashing yellow light provided by the indicator 120.

[0261] FIG. 44 illustrates a signal, data, and / or information transfer step of the method 3900. According to this embodiment, the front plate 316 of the base 116 is detachable, and the front plate 316 is shown in an uncoupled or opened state. As shown in FIG. 44, signal, data, and / or information collected via the base sensor 130 and arm sensor 132 can be-46- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777manually collected from the dock assembly 114. According to this embodiment, the base 116 includes a data collection port 4402 positioned in the base cavity 314. The data collection port 4402 is configured to receive or selectively couple to a portable storage 4404 (e.g., a USB drive or connection) to transfer signals, data, and / or information from each of the memory 128 and the memory 140 to the portable storage 4404. The portable storage 4404 is configured to couple to other devices, such as computers or mobile device, to transfer the signals, data, and / or information from the dock assembly 114. The portable storage 4404 is configured to temporarily couple to the dock assembly 114 (e.g., for five minutes, ten minutes). After the portable storage 4404 is positioned in the data collection port 4402, the base control system 122 is configured to control the indicator 120 to provide a signal, data, and / or information transfer indication. According to this embodiment, the signal, data, and / or information transfer indication is a blue light provided by the indicator 120. In other embodiments, the signals, data, or information is transmitted from the dock assembly 114 through a continuous wireless connection (e.g., the network 108, Wi-Fi, cellular, BLE to a gateway), or an intermittent wireless connection (e.g., a mobile device, a Bluetooth device).

[0262] The data collection steps of the method 3900, as previously described, include the general steps of determining (e.g., sensing or detecting) that the kit 110 is in the room and coupled to the dock assembly 114, determining a tool removal and / or usage (e.g., sensing the absence of one of the tool tag 176, the inability to receive a signal form the tool tag 176, the inability to provide a signal to the tool tag 176, the inability to sense a tool tag 176) including a time of the tool remove and / or usage (e.g., store the time in the memory 128 or the memory 140), and a duration in which the tool was used.

[0263] The method 3900 generally includes the steps of signal, data, and / or information collection 4406 (e.g., via the patient care delivery system 102), data transmission 4408 (e.g., from the patient care delivery system 102 to the hub 104 and the remote system 106 or from the patient care delivery system 102 to the portable storage 4404), data processing 4410 (e.g., processing the data from the patient care delivery system 102 by one of the base control system 122, the hub 104, or the remote system 106), and data reporting 4412 (e.g., visualizing and / or analyzing the data from the patient care delivery system 102).VII. Overview of Example Patient Care Delivery System-47- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0264] FIG. 45 depicts an example patient care delivery system 4500 (e.g., patient care system). As described in more detail herein, the patient care delivery system 4500 is configured to facilitate administering of oral care to one or more patients, monitoring of the oral care provided to the patients, tracking of tools associated with administering the oral care, and timing of oral care.

[0265] As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the patient care delivery system 4500 includes a care system 4502, a suction system 4504, a surveillance system 4506, a hub 4508 (e.g., local monitor, a physician work station, a nurse hub), a remote system 4510 (e.g., remote monitor, a remote control system), and a network 4512 (e.g., a Wi-Fi enabled network, a cloud network, a Bluetooth enabled network). Each of the care system 4502, the suction system 4504, the hub 4508, the remote system 4510, and the network 4512 are communicably coupled via one or more communications protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, radio, through the Internet, wired connection) through the network 4512.[0266J The care system 4502 may be positioned in a patient care setting such as in a room for the patient. For example, the care system 4502 is configured to be positioned on an intravenous (IV) pole or mounted on a wall, a bedframe, or other furniture or equipment in the room of the patient. The care system 4502 is configured to depict, indicate, and track oral care use and compliance over a period of time. In some embodiments, the care system 4502 provides the signal, data, and / or information regarding oral care compliance and usage over time to each of the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510.

[0267] Each of the care system 4502 and the suction system 4504 are configured to facilitate providing oral care to a patient. A user, such as a healthcare provider, provides oral care in an in-patient care setting (e.g., bedside, in a patient room). The care system 4502 and the suction system 4504 can be used separately or together, as described in more detail below. In other embodiments, the care system 4502 is used in conjunction with the suction system 4504. For example, in some embodiments, the care system 4502 is a nonelectronic device, such as a toothbrush, and suction system 4504 is an electronic tool, such as a suction system. The care system 4502 is used to provide oral care separately from the suction system 4504.

[0268] As shown in FIG. 45, the care system 4502 is coupled to the suction system 4504. For example, the care system 4502 is a tool, such as a yankauer, that is configured to be -48- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777couped to, or work in conjunction with the care system 4502. For example, the care system 4502 is a suction system used in conjunction with the yankauer to provide oral care. In some embodiments, the patient care delivery system 4500 includes only one of the care system 4502 or the suction system 4504.

[0269] The suction system 4504 includes a care control system 4513. The care control system 4513 is configured to control the operation of components within and coupled to the suction system 4504. The care control system 4513 includes processing circuitry 4514 disposed of in the suction system 4504. The processing circuitry 4514 includes a processor 4516 and a memory 4518 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 4516, cause the care control system 4513 to perform various processes as described in more detail below.

[0270] The surveillance system 4506 is positioned in the patient care setting. For example, the surveillance system 4506 is configured to be coupled to a wall, bedframe, or other patient care device (e.g., IV pole, vital monitor). The surveillance system 4506 is configured to sense or determine providing care (e.g., oral care, vital check, neural check) based on at least one of the presence, absence, or position of at least one of tools, kits, or healthcare providers in a target patient zone. For example, the target patient zone is a predefined area around the patient that is associated with a specific type of care. The target patient zone for providing oral care may be around the patient’s head and neck. The surveillance system 4506 can be, for example, a sensor or an RFID reader.

[0271] The surveillance system 4506 includes a controller 4520. The controller 4520 is configured to control the operation of components within, coupled to, or associated with the surveillance system 4506. The controller 4520 includes processing circuitry 4522 disposed in a portion of the surveillance system 4506 (e.g., a base, a housing). The processing circuitry 4522 includes a processor 4524 and a memory 4526 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 4524, cause the controller 4520 to perform various processes as described in more detail below.

[0272] The surveillance system 4506 includes a sensor array 4528 that includes at least one sensor. The sensor array 4528 is communicably coupled to the controller 4520. The sensor array 4528 is configured to sense and collect data associated with providing care to a patient and provide the data to the controller 4520. The sensor array 4528 includes at least one of a -49- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777camera, an RFID receiver, a motion sensor, or a depth sensor, as described in more detail herein. The sensor array 4528 is configured to sense or detect the presence of, and actions associated with, each of the care system 4502 and the suction system 4504. For example, the sensor array 4528 is configured to determine a first depth of the tool 4612 and a second depth of the patient. The sensor array 4528 is further configured to determine a difference between the first depth and the second depth, and provide the first depth and the second depth to the controller 4520. When the difference is within a threshold depth (e.g., a preset difference), then the controller 4520 can determine that oral care is being provided.

[0273] Each of the care system 4502, the suction system 4504, and the surveillance system 4506 are communicably coupled to the network 4512. Each of the care control system 4513 and the controller 4520 are configured to provide information or data associated with the use of each of the care system 4502 and the suction system 4504 to each of the hub 4508 and the network 4512 via the network 4512.

[0274] In some embodiments, the care system 4502, the suction system 4504, and the surveillance system 4506 are configured to communicate signals, data, and / or information regarding patient care (e.g., tools used, timing of tools used, the kit status, the tool status) to each of the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510. For example, each of the base control system 4622 and the arm control system 4636 are configured to provide or transmit the signals, data, and / or information through the network 4512 to each of the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510. In some embodiments the network 4512 is communicably coupled to a cloud database.

[0275] According to some embodiments, the hub 4508 is a healthcare provider station that is positioned on site where the care system 4502 is being used. For example, the hub 4508 is a physician station, a nurse station, or a mobile device, such as a cellular device of a pager, configured to provide patient information or patient care information to a healthcare worker in a clinical setting (e.g., a hospital, a clinic, an out-patient center). The hub 4508 may be a computer, a tablet, a mobile device, or a pager that includes a controller 4530 (e.g., a control system). The controller 4530 includes a processing circuitry 4532 that includes a processor 4534 and a memory 4536 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 4534, cause the controller 4530 to perform various processes as described in more detail below.-50- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0276] The hub 4508 also includes a communication interface 4538. The communication interface is configured to receive signals, data, and / or information from at least one care system 4502, the suction system 4504, or the surveillance system 4506 via the network 4512 and provide at least one of the data or information to the controller 4530 of the hub 4508 (e.g., for storage in the memory 4536).

[0277] The hub 4508 also includes a display 4540 (e.g., an LED display, a screen, a light indicator display). The display 4540 is communicably coupled to the communication interface 4538 and the controller 4530. For example, the display 4540 is configured to display (e.g., illustrate, provide) at least one of the signal, data or information received from the care system 4502. The display 4540 can be configured to provide an audio notifications to a healthcare provider. For example, the display 4540 can be configured to provide a text message that can be color coded and simultaneously provide an audio signal, such as a beep, to the healthcare provider to facilitate quick and efficient communication of a message. For example, the display 4540 can provide a message indicating that oral care is required for a patient. If oral care is not detected by one of the care system 4502, the suction system 4504, or the surveillance system 4506 and communicated to the hub 4508 by the network 4512, within a threshold period of time, then the hub 4508 can provide a signal to the cause the display 4540 to display a reminder alert or message to the healthcare provider. The patient care delivery system 4500 facilitates compliance with an oral care regime by reducing the burden on healthcare workers to manually enter data and / or information regarding care into a database or healthcare logging system. The patient care delivery system 4500 also provides alerts and / or reminders to healthcare providers to facilitate oral care being provided at designated time intervals and reduce the mental burden on healthcare providers.

[0278] Similar to the hub 4508, the remote system 4510 can be an information center in which a remote healthcare provider views or analyzes signals, data, and / or information provided, via the network 4512, from the care system 4502. For example, the remote system 4510 may be a computer or mobile device off-site from the care system 4502. In some embodiments, the remote system 4510 is an electronic patient tracking system, such as an electronic medical record or database.

[0279] The remote system 4510 includes a server 4542 (e.g., controller) that includes processing circuitry 4544. The processing circuitry 4544 includes a processor 4546 and a-51- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777memory 4548 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 4546, cause the server 4542 to perform various processes as described in more detail below.[0280J The remote system 4510 also includes a remote communication interface 4550. The remote communication interface 4550 is configured to receive at least one of signals, data, and / or information from each of the care system 4502 and the hub 4508. For example, the signals, data, and / or information detected or sensed by the base sensor 4630 and arm sensor 4632 are communicated to the remote system 4510 via the network 4512. In some embodiments, the remote communication interface 4550 includes a display such that a remote user can visualize and analyze the signals, data, and / or information provided by each of the care system 4502 and the memory 4640. In other embodiments, the remote system 4510 simply stores the signals, data, and / or information and a user, such as a healthcare worker / provider or the patient / patient’s caregiver can access the information via the electronic medical record.[0281 J FIG. 46 illustrates the patient care delivery system 4500. The patient care delivery system 4500 is configured to facilitate providing, tracking, and monitoring of oral care in the patient care setting. The patient care delivery system 4500 includes the care system 4502, the suction system 4504, the surveillance system 4506, and the hub 4508, and the remote system 4510.[0282} The care system 4502 includes a kit 4610 (e.g., oral care kit, patient care kit, a kit assembly). As is described in more detail herein, the kit 4610 is configured to be selectively coupled (e.g., hung, clipped) to a dock assembly of the care system 4502. The kit 4610, or the portion of the kit 4610, may be removed from the care system 4502 when it is desired to administer oral care to a patient. More than one of the kits 4610 may be selectively coupled to the care system 4502 at the same time. Thus, when one of the kits 4610 is removed from the patient care delivery system to administer oral care to the patient, one or more of the kits 4610 remains selectively coupled to the care system 4502. More of the kits 4610 may be selectively coupled to the care system 4502 after others of the kits 4610 are utilized to replenish the care system 4502. In one example, the user (e.g., person working in a clinical setting, a doctor, a nurse, a medical assistant) provides a new kit 4610 periodically, such as every morning or every night, for use when providing oral care to the patient throughout the day. By positioning the care system 4502 in the room of the patient, the kit 4610 may be conveniently located near the patient thereby reducing the burden on the user to have to -52- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777remember to bring the kit 4610 to the room with them when it is desired to administer oral care to the patient.

[0283] The kit 4610 is a package including a plurality of tools 4612. The kit 4610 also includes an identifier or tag, such as a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, or another form of detectable tag (e.g., a kit tag 4613) as described in more detail below. The tools 4612 include, for example, but are not limited thereto, a toothbrush including a suction port, a plunger configured to be removably inserted in the suction port, an oral fluid container, and a swab brush. For example, the tools 4612 may be specialized tools for providing oral care to patients that require breathing support, such as from a ventilator. According to this embodiment, the tools 4612 are single-use tools. In some embodiments, the tools 4612 are manufactured as separate pieces and are assembled after the tools 4612 are removed from the kit 4610. The tools 4612 may be removed throughout the day at different times when providing oral care to the patient. Each of the tools 4612 also includes an identifier tag (e.g., a tool identifier tag), such as an RFID tag, such that a position of each of the tools 4612 can be tracked or detected separately from the kit 4610. For example, removal of one of the tools 4612 is determined (e.g., by a controller) by the inability to scan the tag associated with the tool 4612 or the inability for a signal to be received (e.g., by a controller) from the tag associated with the tool 4612.[0284J The care system 4502 also includes a dock assembly 4614. The dock assembly 4614 is configured to couple to the IV pole or a wall in the patient’s room. The dock assembly 4614 is configured to receive the kit 4610 selectively coupling the kit 4610 to the dock assembly 4614.

[0285] The patient care delivery system 4500, and more specifically, the care system 4502, is configured to digitally track the presence and usage of the kit 4610. The patient care delivery system 4500 and the care system 4502 is further configured to digitally track the presence and usage of sub-kits and tools 4612 within the kit 4610. The care system 4502, as described in more detail below, stores signals, data, or information regarding the presence and usage of each of the kit 4610 and the tools 4612. For example, the care system 4502 is configured to track, store, and communicate (e.g., to the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510) information regarding a time in which a kit 4610 (e.g., including the tools 4612) is coupled to the dock assembly 4614. The care system 4502 is configured to detect and store kit 4610 and tools 4612 specific information (e.g., lot numbers, skew numbers, batch -53- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777numbers, manufacturing dates, manufacturing locations) and provide the information (e.g., via a signal or an external drive or memory) to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510. Further, the care system 4502 is configured to track an amount of time in which at least one of the tools 4612 in the kit 4610 is used.

[0286] The dock assembly 4614 includes a base 4616 and an arm 4618. Each of the base 4616 and the arm 4618 are configured to store or house various components of the dock assembly 4614. Each of the base 4616 and the arm 4618 may include their own separate housing and define their own respective cavities within the housing. In other embodiments, the base 4616 and the arm 4618 are integrally formed. As described in more detail below, the arm 4618 is coupled to the base 4616 and extends outward from the base 4616. In some embodiments, the dock assembly 4614 is configured such that the arm 4618 extends in a vertical direction when the dock assembly 4614 is coupled to the IV pole or the wall in the patient’s room.

[0287] The base 4616 includes an indicator 4620. The indicator 4620 is positioned on or within the base 4616. The indicator 4620 may be positioned within the base 4616. The base 4616 may include an aperture or hole that the indicator 4620 can be viewed or seen through. In some embodiments, the indicator 4620 includes be a visual indicator, such as a light (e.g., an LED light). In other embodiments, the indicator 4620 includes an audio indicator, such as a speaker. In yet another embodiment, the indicator 4620 includes a display screen (e.g., an LED screen, a touch screen). The display screen may, for example, be positioned on the base 4616. The display screen may illustrate and provide various information regarding the care system 4502 to the user. The indicator 4620 is configured to provide information to the user regarding compliance and use of the kit 4610. The indicator 4620 is further configured to indicate a status of the dock assembly 4614. For example, the indicator 4620 is configured to provide an indication when the dock assembly 4614 is in a “detection” mode (e.g., ready to detect, sense or receive signals) or in a “standby” or non-detection mode. For example, the indicator 4620 is configured to provide an indication (e.g., flash a light, provide an audio output) that the dock assembly 4614 is powering on (e.g., booting up) and provide an indication that the dock assembly 4614 is powering off. The indicator 4620 is also configured to provide an indication that data is being retrieved from, or transferred from, the dock assembly 4614 to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510 (e.g., flash a blue light). In one example application, the indicator 4620 may provide a-54- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777certain colored light (e.g., red, green, yellow) based on a status of the kit 4610. The status may be that the kit is present in the patient room (e.g., a kit tag is sensed or read by a sensor by the kit is not engaged with the dock assembly 4614), that the kit is coupled to the dock assembly 4614, that the kit empty (e.g., no tools 4612 are in the kit 4610). For example, the indicator 4620 may flash at least one of: a green light indicating a first status of the kit 4610 (e.g., a kit 4610 is selectively coupled to the dock assembly 4614); a yellow light indicating a second status of the kit 4610 (e.g., there are no tools 4612 present in the kit 4610); or a red light indicating a third status of the kit 4610 (e.g., a warning status, an error status). More or less statuses may be indicated or communicated to the user via the indicator 4620. In some embodiments, the user is able to customize the indicator 4620 to provide a specific or desired indication for each status update. Further in other embodiments, the indicator 4620 includes both a visual indicator and an audio indicator.[0288) The indicator 4620 is also configured to provide a status indication of the dock assembly 4614. The indicator 4620 is configured to provide an indication of the dock assembly 4614 powering ON / OFF. For example, when the dock assembly 4614 is powered ON (e.g., a power button is engaged, a power source is connected), the indicator 4620 is OFF (e.g., no light displayed) and then is turned on (e.g., a light flashes). When the dock assembly 4614 is powered OFF, the indicator 4620 may flash a light (e.g., repeatedly flash a yellow light) for a target period of time (e.g., 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds)to indicate to the user that the dock assembly 4614 is powering off.[0289} The base 4616 also include a base control system 4622. The base control system 4622 is configured to control the operation of components within the base 4616. The base control system 4622 includes processing circuitry 4624 disposed in the base 4616. The processing circuitry 4624 includes a processor 4626 and a memory 4628 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 4626, cause the base control system 4622 to perform various processes as described in more detail below.

[0290] The base control system 4622 includes a real time clock (RTC) or timer. The base control system 4622 is configured to store (e.g., in the memory 4628) times in which the kit 4610 and the tools 4612 are (1) coupled to the dock assembly 4614, and (2) removed from the dock assembly 4614. The base control system 4622 is also configured to store or track a duration of use of at least one of the tools 4612. For example, the base control system 4622 is configured to determine the duration of time the tool 4612 is used based on, for example,-55- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777the time in which a signal (e.g., a tag signal) from one of the tools 4612 becomes absent (e.g., the tool has been removed from the kit 4610 and is no longer detected by the dock assembly 4614, the inability to scan a tag associated with the kit 4610 or the tool 4612) and a time in which the tool 4612 is detectable by another sensor (e.g., a sensor near a waste bin, a sensor outside of the patient room). In some embodiments, the time or timing is stored based on the base control system 4622 uptime. In other embodiments, the time or timing is stored based on calendar time (e.g., hours, minutes, seconds, AM / PM, date).[0291 J In some embodiments, the care system 4502 includes a shutdown tag. The shutdown tag is stored away from the dock assembly 4614 (e.g., in a bag, in a bag that retains a signal provided by the shutdown tag) and is configured to, when presented to, or within a distance (e.g., a few inches, a foot) of the dock assembly 4614 cause the base control system 4622 to power down or shut off.[0292 J The base 4616 also includes at least one base sensor 4630 (e.g., a keyhole sensor, a switch sensor). In some embodiments, the base 4616 includes a plurality of the base sensors 4630. The base sensor 4630 is disposed in the base 4616. For example, the base sensor 4630 is positioned in or on a surface of the base 4616. The base sensor 4630 is communicably coupled (e.g., via a wired connection, or wirelessly connected) to the base control system 4622. The base sensor 4630 is configured to detect the presence of, or the coupling of, the kit 4610 to the base 4616. In some embodiments, the base sensor 4630 is a switch sensor configured to engage with the kit 4610 or detect that the kit 4610 is coupled to (e.g., hanging, clipped on) the base 4616. In other embodiments, the base sensor 4630 is an electromagnetic sensor, such as RFID sensor, that is configured to detect or sense the presence of a kit 4610 of a portion of the kit 4610 coupled to or near the base 4616 of the dock assembly 4614. For example, the base sensor 4630 is configured to provide a first signal to the tool 4612 and determine at least one of a tool type, a tool presence, or a distance of the tool tag from the base sensor 4630 based on the first signal. The base sensor 4630 may also be a pressure sensor, a light sensor, a Hall Effect sensor, or other similar sensor.[0293J The base sensor 4630 is configured to provide signals (e.g., sensor data) to the base control system 4622. The base sensor 4630 provides a signal associated with a “kit status” (e.g., a signal communicating the presence or absence of the kit 4610) to the base control system 4622. For example, when the kit 4610 is coupled to the base 4616, the base sensor -56- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-07774630 is configured to transmit or send a signal to the base control system 4622 communicating a “kit is present” status. The base control system 4622 is configured to provide a command or instruction to the indicator 4620 to cause the indicator 4620 to provide an indication associated with the “kit is present” status. For example, the indicator 4620 may be configured to provide a solid green indicator light if the kit 4610 is present (e.g., after the base sensor 4630 detects or senses the kit 4610 is present). Further, the base control system 4622 provides a command or instruction to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510 communicating the “kit is present” status (e.g., for storing, for displaying, for communicating to a remote user, for inventory).|0294| If the base sensor 4630 does not sense the kit 4610 (e.g., the kit 4610 is not coupled to the dock assembly 4614), then the base sensor 4630 communicates or signals a “no kit is present” status to the base control system 4622. The base control system 4622 then provides a command or instruction to the indicator 4620 to cause the indicator 4620 to provide an indication associated with the “no kit is present” status. For example, after the base sensor 4630 does not detect the kit 4610 (e.g., not detecting a kit tag associated with the kit 4610 coupled to, or near the base 4616), the base sensor 4630 is configured to transmit a signal (e.g., a second signal) to the base control system 4622. The base control system 4622 is configured to communicate with or provide a command to the indicator 4620 to control operation of the indicator 4620 to cause the indicator 4620 to provide the indication associated with status of the kit 4610. For example, the base control system 4622 may control the indicator 4620 to illuminate or provide a solid yellow indicator light after the kit 4610 is not detected by the base sensor 4630.[0295 J Further, the base control system 4622 provides a command or instruction to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510 communicating the “no kit is present” status. In some embodiments, if the base control system 4622 determines a kit 4610 should be present and is not, the care system 4502 is configured to control operation of the indicator 4620 to cause the indicator 4620 to provide an error indication (e.g., flash a light, flash a red light, provide an audio indication) and provide the error indication to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510. In some embodiments, the care system 4502 is pre-loaded with patient information or communicably coupled to one of the patient’s chart or the patient’s medical record such that the base control system 4622 can determine the patient is still being cared for in the clinical setting and requires oral care (e.g., information-57- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777is provided or determined via the chart or medical record). Further, based on at least one of kit 4610 usage, tool 4612 usage, or a medical care plan (e.g., stored on the care system 4502 or provided via the electronic medical record), the base control system 4622 is configured to determine at least one of (1) when a kit 4610 should be present and is not, and (2) what tools 4612 should be present in a kit 4610 at a given time, and provide the error indication or warning in the event the anticipated kit 4610 or tools 4612 are not present (e.g., detected by the care system 4502). The error or warning indication may be provided based on stored information in the memory 4628. For example, the error or warning indication can be based on the last kit 4610 (e.g., type of last kit 4610 used) or the time in which the last kit 4610 was used.

[0296] The base control system 4622 is also configured to store the signal, data, and / or information associated with the signal (e.g., a “kit is present” status signal or a “no kit is present” status signal) provided by the base sensor 4630 and store the signal, data, and / or information in the memory 4628. For example, data may include a time in which the signal was provided or sent by the base sensor 4630 or a time in which the signal was received by the base control system 4622.

[0297] The arm 4618 is coupled to, and extends from, the base 4616. The arm 4618 includes an arm sensor 4632 (e.g., a receive, an antenna, a signal input / output device). The arm sensor 4632 is positioned in or on the arm 4618. For example, the arm sensor 4632 may be positioned inside a cavity defining by the arm 4618. In other embodiments, the arm sensor 4632 is positioned on or coupled to an outer surface of the arm 4618. Similar to the base sensor 4630, the arm sensor 4632 is configured to sense or detect the presence of the kit 4610 including the tools 4612. For example, the arm sensor 4632 may be an RFID sensor configured to detect or determine at least one of if the kit 4610 is present (e.g., in the room, selectively coupled to the dock assembly 4614) or the presence, position, or duration of use of each of the tools 4612. For example, the arm sensor 4632 is configured to provide a first signal to the tool 4612 and determine at least one of a tool type, a tool presence, or a distance of the tool tag from the arm sensor 4632 based on the first signal. The arm sensor 4632 is communicably coupled to the base control system 4622. For example, the arm sensor 4632 is configured to provide signals, data, and / or information regarding the status of at least one of the kit 4610 or the tools 4612 to the base control system 4622.-58- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0298] According to this embodiment, the arm 4618 also includes an arm indicator 4634. The arm indicator 4634 is positioned on a surface of or within the arm 4618. The arm indicator 4634 is configured to indicate or notify the user of a status. For example, the arm indicator 4634 is configured to provide a visual (e.g., light indication) of at least one of the presence or status of each of the kit 4610 and the tools 4612 of the kit 4610. For example, the arm indicator 4634 may include a plurality of indicator lights, and one of the lights corresponds to the kit 4610 and the rest of the indicator lights are associated with one of the tools 4612 (e.g., associated with a compartment that houses the tool 4612, is associated with the specific tool 4612, associated with a sub-kit of tools positioned in one compartment). For example, if the kit 4610 includes four tools 4612, then the arm indicator 4634 may include four indicator lights for each tool 4612 and a fifth indicator light corresponding to the entire kit 4610. Each indicator light may be illuminated or turned on after the presence of at least one of the kit 4610 or each of the tools 4612 are detected by (e.g., detected by a received signal from one of the kit tags or the tool tags) the arm sensor 4632.

[0299] According to this embodiment, the arm 4618 includes an arm control system 4636 that includes a processor 4638 (e.g., processing circuitry) and a memory 4640 that may store instructions that, when executed by the processor 4638, cause the arm control system 4636 to perform various processes as described in more detail below. In other embodiments, the base control system 4622 may control operation of various components position in the arm 4618, such as the arm sensor 4632 and the arm indicator 4634. Each of the processor 4638 and the memory 4640 is disposed in the arm 4618.

[0300] The arm control system 4636 is configured to control operation of various components positioned in the arm 4618. For example, the arm sensor 4632 may detect or determine that the kit 4610 is present and that a plurality of tools 4612 are positioned within the kit 4610. The base sensor 4630 is configured to determine that the kit 4610 is selectively coupled to the dock assembly 4614 (e.g., a hanger coupled to the kit 4610 engages the base sensor 4630) and the arm sensor 4632 further determines a type of kit 4610 present. For example, the kit 4610 is an oral care kit including various toothbrushes, swabs, and toothpastes / antiseptic washes. In other embodiments, the kit 4610 may include any tools for providing routine or repeated care in a bed side clinical setting. The kit 4610 includes a plurality of sub-kits (e.g., compartments 4642 as described in more detail below). For example, the kit 4610 may include a toothbrush and suction kit for brushing and suctioning-59- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777fluid out of the patient’s mouth, a suction swab kit for drying or brushing the patient’s mouth, a suction catheter kit for suctioning and cleaning the back of the patient’s mouth.[0301 J As described in more detail below, the kit 4610 includes a kit tag (e.g., a kit identifier, a kit RFID tag). The kit tag is configured to provide a signal including information about the kit 4610 (e.g., tools included, intended use, standard care plan associated with the kit) to the arm sensor 4632, and the arm sensor 4632 is configured to provide the information to at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636. The base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 is configured to store the information (e.g., in the memory 4628 or the memory 4640) and provide the information to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510.

[0302] In various embodiments, the kit 4610 includes compartments 4642 (e.g., divisions, sub-kits). The compartments 4642 defines separates paces within the kit 4610 for storing each tool 4612. For example, the compartments 4642 may be sealed and divided by a perforation facilitating separating one or more compartments 4642 from the kit 4610. The compartments 4642 facilitate removing a single tool 4612 from the kit 4610 at a time for use in providing oral care. In some embodiments, the compartments 4642 includes a tool 4612 and / or a cleaning solution.

[0303] In some embodiments, each of the compartments 4642 includes a sub-kit tag 4673. The sub-kit tags 4644 can be positioned within the compartments 4642. In some embodiments, the sub-kit tags 4644 is integrally formed with the packaging of the compartment 4642. In other embodiments, the sub-kit tags 4644 is coupled to the outside of the packaging of each of the compartments 4642. Each of the sub-kit tags 4644 is associated with one of the compartments 4642 and the tools212 stored therein.

[0304] According to this embodiment, arm sensor 4632 also detects or determines the presence of the tools 4612 within the kit 4610. According to this embodiment, the kit 4610 including the tools 4612 is positioned near the arm 4618, such that the kit 4610 hangs or downward or suspends downward extends in a direction (e.g., along a plane parallel to the arm 4618) such that the tools are positioned adjacent to the arm 4618. As described in more detail below, the kit 4610 includes sub-kits (e.g., first kit, second kit, third kit, fourth kit) or defines compartments (e.g., cavities where each of the first kit, second kit, third kit, fourth kit are positioned or stored), that, for example, each include a tag (e.g., a sub-kit tag)-60- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777associated with the compartment that provides a signal to arm sensor 4632 indicating that one of the tools 4612 associated with that tag is present in the kit 4610.

[0305] The base sensor 4630 may first determine that the kit 4610 is coupled to the dock assembly 4614 (e.g., the kit 4610 is coupled to the arm 4618), and send a signal (e.g., the first signal) to the base control system 4622. After receiving the first signal, the base control system 4622 controls or sends a command to indicator 4620 to indicate, by flashing a light (e.g., a green light) that the kit 4610 is coupled to the dock assembly 4614. The arm sensor 4632 then determines the presence of each of the tools 4612 by sensing or detecting the tool identifier tag (e.g., an RFID tag) associated with each of the tools 4612. For example, the arm sensor 4632 may determine the initial number of the tools 4612 (e.g., three tools, four tools, five tools) by reading a separate tool identifier tags or separate sub-kit tags every few seconds (e.g., every 0.5 seconds) and then sending a signal (e.g., the second signal) to the arm control system 4636. The arm control system 4636 then commands or controls the arm indicator 4634 to provide an indication of the presence of each of the tools 4612. For example, the arm indicator 4634 may flash or illuminate four green lights after detecting or sensing four tool identifier tags or four sub-kit identifier tags each associated with one of the tools 4612 (e.g., four tools detected).[0306 J According to one embodiment, the base sensor 4630 is configured to provide a solid green light indication after it is determined (e.g., detected, a signal is received indicative of) the kit 4610 is present and coupled to the dock assembly 4614 (e.g., “kit present” status). When the kit 4610 is initially coupled to the dock assembly 4614, at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 are configured to determine an initial number of tools 4612 present in the kit 4610. The kit tag 4613 associated with the kit 4610 provides information regarding the tools 4612 (e.g., including the number of tools 4612, the type of tools 4612, the lot information of the tools 4612, the manufacturing dates, the manufacturing locations) in the kit 4610.

[0307] In some embodiments, the kit 4610 does not include the kit tag 4613 or an identifier tag. Instead, the kit 4610 is identified via the presence (e.g., detection) of the tools 4612. For example, at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 determines that the kit 4610 is selectively coupled to the dock assembly 4614 if at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 receive a signal from one of the tool tags associated with at least one of the tools 4612 or a compartment / sub-kit.-61- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0308] In some embodiments, the base sensor 4630 determines the kit 4610 is coupled to the dock assembly 4614 and further determines the type of kit (e.g., oral care kit) by the weight of the kit 4610.[0309) In some embodiments, the arm sensor 4632 is configured to receive a signal from each of the tags (e.g., sub-kit tags 4644 or tool tags 4676 as described in more detail below) and either count the number of signals received or provide each of the signals to at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 and one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 counts the number of signals received. At least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 stores, in at least one of the memory 4628 or the memory 4640, the number of signals received which is indicative of the number of tools 4612 in the kit 4610(e.g., store a first or initial quantity of tools 4612).

[0310] The arm sensor 4632 is configured to continually, or repeatedly, scan or sense the tools 4612 in the kit 4610. For example, after a set interval or period of time, the arm sensor 4632 scans or determines the tools 4612 present in the kit 4610. The arm sensor 4632 may scan every one or two seconds and determine a quantity of the tools 4612 present. For example, the arm sensor 4632 scans, detects, or receives signals provided by each of the kit tags 4613 associated with each of the tools 4612. The arm sensor 4632 counts the number of signals received (e.g., indicative of a number of tools 4612 present) or provides each of the signals to at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 for at least one of counting the number of signals or storing the signals and information associated with the signal (e.g., information indicative of which tool 4612 was removed, information indicative of what time the tool 4612 was removed).[0311 J As described above, the arm sensor 4632 receives an initial number of signals each associated with one of the tools 4612. At least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 stores a number of tools 4612 based on the number of signals provided by tags associated with the tools 4612 (e.g., tool tags 4676), and also determines the type of each of the tools 4612 based on the information provided in the signals from each of the tool tags 4676. At least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 stores the information associated with each of the tools 4612 and store the number of signals received as the “initial number of tools.” The arm sensor 4632 is configured to repeated scan and receive signals from each of the tool tags 4676 of the tools -62-4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-07774612 (e.g., scan every second, every few seconds). Each time the arm sensor 4632 performs a scan, the arm sensor 4632 provides the signals to at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636. If the number of signals provided in subsequent scans is less than the stored or set “initial number of tool,” then at least one the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 stores the new number of signals as the “initial number of tools.” Each time the number of signals receives is less than the “initial number of tools” stored in the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636, then at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 updates, sets, or stores the “initial number of tools” to be the number of signals received by the arm sensor 4632.

[0312] At least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 is configured to compare a second scan quantity (e.g., a scan is performed or signals received after the initial number or quantity of tools is detected or determined) to the first scan quantity (e.g., the initial number of tools 4612 detected, the initial number of signals associated with tools 4612 received). If the arm control system 4636 determines that the second quantity of tools 4612 is less than the first quantity of tools 4612, then the arm control system 4636 is configured to provide a command to (e.g., a tool removed command) or control the operation of the arm indicator 4634 to provide an indication associated with the status that one of the tools 4612 has been removed from the kit 4610.

[0313] For example, according to one embodiment, the arm control system 4636 causes the arm indicator 4634 to provide an indication by flashing a green light a target number of times (e.g., four times, five times) for a target amount of time (e.g., a second, 0.5 seconds, 0.3 seconds) indicating the removal of one of the tools (e.g., a “tool removal indication”). After the arm indicator 4634 flashes the green light for at least one of the target number of times or for the target amount of the time, the arm indicator 4634 is configured to return to indicating a “tool status” state. For example, the arm indicator 4634 may return to providing a sold green indicator light for each of the tools 4612 of the kit 4610 present after providing the tool removal indication (e.g., flashing green light).

[0314] In some embodiments, the arm control system 4636 is configured to communicate or provide a signal to the base control system 4622 that one of the tools 4612 has been removed (e.g., provide the tool removal signal to the base control system 4622) from the kit 4610 while the kit 4610 is coupled to the dock assembly 4614. The base control system -63- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-07774622 is configured to provide a command or instruction to the indicator 4620 controlling the operation of the indicator 4620 to provide an indication associated with the status that one of the tools 4612 has been removed from the kit 4610. Similarly to the arm control system 4636, the base control system 4622 controls the indicator 4620 to flash a green light for a target number of times (e.g., four times, five times) for a target amount of time (e.g., a second, 0.5 of second, 0.3 of a second) indicating the removal of one of the tools (e.g., a “tool removal indication”.).

[0315] After at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 determines that one of the tools 4612 was removed from the kit 4610 (e.g., one less signal is received by the arm sensor 4632 from the sub-kit tags 4644 or the tool tags 4676 in the kit 4610), at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 stores the second quantity of tools 4612 (e.g., a number less than the initial kit quantity provided by the initial signal from the kit tag 4613 of the kit 4610) as the new initial number of tools in the memory 4640. At least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 is configured to update the initial number of tools 4612 present in the kit 4610 (stored in at least one of the memory 4628 or the memory 4640) to the detected quantity of tools 4612 each time the detected quantity of tools 4612 is less than the previously set initial number of tools 4612.[0316 J The arm sensor 4632 is configured to repeatedly scan or sense the tags (e.g., the subkit tags 4644 or the tool tags 4676) associated with each of the tools 4612. For example, the arm sensor 4632 is configured to detect the tags associated with each of the tools 4612 every second or every couple of seconds and provide the number of tags detected to the arm control system 4636. Each time the arm control system 4636 receives the number of tags present from the arm sensor 4632, the arm control system 4636 is configured to compare the current number of tags (e.g., current number of the sub-kit tags 4644 or the tool tags 4676) detected with the previous number of tags detected that is stored in the memory 4640 (e.g., previously stored number of the sub-kit tags 4644 or the tool tags 4676). Each time the current number of detected tags is less than the previous number of tags detected, the arm control system 4636 updates the stored current number of tags in the memory 4640.

[0317] In some embodiments, at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 are configured to store preset information or thresholds regarding patient care (e.g., timing, type of tools to be used). For example, the care system 4502 may -64- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777be preset with information stored in the memory 4628 and / or the memory 4640 regarding a plan or schedule for patient care. In other embodiments, a user may manually input a care program via the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510 that is provided to the care system 4502 via the network 4512.

[0318] For example, the care system 4502 includes a patient care plan stored in at least one of the memory 4628 or the memory 4640. For example, the patient care plan includes a list of timings for providing a kit 4610 and using each of the tools 4612 to provide oral care to the patient. The oral plan specifies time intervals for each task. For example, the oral care plan indicates that a first oral care task is to be completed within a first time block (e.g., a morning time block, a two hour time block), and at least a second oral care task to be completed within a second time interval related to the first time interval. For example, as previously described the care system 4502 continuously scans and detects the presence of signals from each of the tags (e.g., the kit tag 4613, the sub-kit tags 4644, or the tool tags 4676) associated with the kit 4610 or one of the tools 4612. If one of the base sensor 4630 or the arm sensor 4632 does not detect a removal one of the tools (e.g., the absence of the first tool 4612, detect one less signal than the initial number of signals detected) within the first time interval, then one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 are configured to provide a reminder signal via an indication on the indicator 4620 or the arm indicator 4634 of the dock assembly 4614 and / or to the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510. For example, the reminder signal is provided within a set warning time, for example, five, ten, fifteen minutes of the first time interval elapsing. The purpose of the reminder signal is to provide a reminder indication to the healthcare provider such that oral care can still be provided within the prescribed first time interval.

[0319] Further, at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 are configured to provide a warning signal via an indication on the indicator 4620 or the arm indicator 4634 of the dock assembly 4614 and / or to the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510 after the arm sensor 4632 still receives a signal from or detects the tool 4612, indicating that the tool 4612 has not been removed from the kit 4610 after the set first time interval has elapsed. The warning signal indicates to the user that oral care is past due.

[0320] In some embodiments, at least one of the base control system 4622 or the processing circuitry 4624 are configured to calculate the second time interval based on a time in which one of the tools 4612 was removed from the kit 4610 indicating that oral care was provided -65- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777at that time. For example, it may be advantageous to provide oral care to the patient at regular intervals (e.g.., every three hours, every four hours). At least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 are configured to calculate from the time the first tool 4612 was taken when the second time interval should occur in which the second tool 4612 should be removed from the kit 4610 (e.g., the second tool 4612 should be undetectable by the end of the second time interval) For example, if the first tool 4612 was removed for oral care at nine in the morning, then at least one of the base control system 4622 or the arm control system 4636 is configured to calculate that the second time interval should occur between noon and one in the afternoon and set a second time interval and second time interval warning to be provided if the second tool 4612 is still detected (e.g., the arm indicator 4634 receive a signal associated with the second tool 4612) after the second time interval has elapsed.

[0321] The care system 4502 is configured to provide a plurality of reminders and / or alerts and indications (e.g., via the indicator 4620, the arm sensor 4632, the hub 4508, the remote system 4510) to facilitate providing oral care to the patient at regular intervals or target times to maintain and improve patient health. Further, the care system 4502 is configured to be personalized to each patient. For example, the healthcare provider can indicate specific patient care plans based on a patient’s status of diagnosis and provide the patient specific care plan to the care system 4502 from the hub 4508 via the network 4512. In yet another embodiment, the remote system 4510 is configured to determine a patient status of diagnosed based on a medical record (e.g., indicating ventilation has been placed, a post-op status) and automatically provide a care plan based on the diagnosis and standards of care to the care system 4502.

[0322] For example, the display 4540 is configured to display the kit status and or the tools status of the kit 4610 and the tools 4612. In some embodiments, the display 4540 displays indicators (e.g., lights, colors) that mirror or resemble the indications provided by the indicator 4620 and the arm control system 4636 of the dock assembly 4614. For example, if the kit 4610 is detected by the base sensor 4630 (e.g., the kit 4610 is coupled to the dock assembly 4614), the display 4540 is configured to provide at least one of a green indication or written indication that the kit 4610 is detected by the base sensor 4630. For example, the display 4540 may indicate “Kit Status: Detected” adjacent to a green dot or circle.-66- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0323] Similarly, the display 4540 is configured to display signals, data, and / or information from the arm sensor 4632. For example, the display 4540 is configured to display or indicate which tools 4612 are detected and which tools are not detected in the kit 4610. The display may indicate a first tool 4612 (e.g., a morning tool) is not detected by the arm sensor 4632 and display a red dot next to the wording “First Tool: Not Detected.” The display 4540 may also indicate a second tool 4612 (e.g., an afternoon tool) and a third tool 4612 (e.g., a night tool) are detected and display a green dot next to each of the wording “Second Tool: Detected” and “Third Tool: Detected.” Further the display 4540 is configured to display a time in which the status of each of the kit 4610 and the tools 4612 were last scanned and detected (e.g., the last time a status update was communicated to the hub 4508). For example, the display 4540 indicating the timing since the last update affirms that the hub 4508 is properly connected, via the network 4512, to the care system 4502.

[0324] FIGS. 47 and 48 illustrate a portion of the patient care delivery system 4500 including the surveillance system 4506. The surveillance system 4506 includes a monitor 4704. As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, at least a portion of the surveillance system 4506 is positioned in a patient room (e.g., a hospital room, an examination room, an inpatient care setting). For example, according to this embodiment, the monitor 4704 is coupled to a wall in the patient room near or adjacent to the patient. As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the monitor 4704 is coupled to the wall above the patient.

[0325] The monitor 4704 includes a monitor housing 4706. The monitor housing 4706 may be formed of a plastic or metal and include a fastening mechanism, such as brackets or apertures, to facilitate coupling of the monitor 4704 to one of the wall or the patient bed. The monitor housing 4706 houses or stores the controller 4520 and the sensor array 4528.

[0326] The monitor 4704 includes a sensor 4708 (e.g., a first sensor, a camera, a first camera, a first camera sensor). The sensor 4708 is positioned within the monitor housing 4706. For example, the monitor housing 4706 includes a sensor housing portion 4710. The sensor housing portion 4710 defines an opening or window 4711 for the sensor 4708. The sensor 4708 has a first trajectory 4712. For example, the first trajectory defines an area in which the sensor 4708 can sense or detect at least one of the presence of, for example, a tool or a healthcare provider.-67- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0327] According to this embodiment, the sensor 4708 is a camera, and the first trajectory 4712 is defined by the frame of view of the sensor 4708. The sensor 4708 is positioned on a wall adjacent to the patient (e.g., the patient and the patient bed). The sensor 4708 is positioned (e.g., angled, tilted) so that the first trajectory 4712 includes the patient’s head and neck.

[0328] In some embodiments, the controller 4520 is configured to control the position of the sensor 4708. For example, the controller 4520 is configured to control or to move (e.g., laterally, vertically) the sensor 4708 to position the first trajectory 4712. In some embodiments, the controller 4520 receive an input (e.g., via a button on the monitor housing 4706) from the healthcare provider to move or adjust the first trajectory 4712 of the sensor 4708. For example, the controller 4520 is configured to provide a signal (e.g., a first signal) to the sensor 4708 (e.g., the first sensor) to control the controller 4520 to adjust a position of the first trajectory 4712. In this embodiment, the controller 4520 is configured to provide a signal to the sensor 4708 to cause or control the sensor 4708 to move from a first position to a second position moving the first trajectory 4712. In some embodiments, the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal based on a sensed or determined position of a patient or a portion of the patient (e.g., based on the head and neck of the patient). In other embodiments, the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal to the sensor 4708 based on an input received from a user to manually adjust or move the sensor 4708. For example, a healthcare provider can control or adjust the position of the sensor 4708 by providing an input to the controller 4520 (e.g., providing an input to one of a mobile device the hub 4508, the remote system 4510).[0329J In another embodiment, the controller 4520 is configured to receive a remote input from at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510 to control or position the sensor 4708. For example, a healthcare provider may provide an input via a computer associated with the hub 4508 to adjust a position of the sensor 4708. In some embodiments, the controller 4520 may determine that first trajectory 4712 of the sensor 4708 is offset (e.g., the patient is not positioned equal distances from each of the bounds or edges of the trajectory 4712) from the patient due to the patient being moved or shifted (e.g., due to a physical exam providing by another healthcare provider) and provide a notification, via the hub 4508, to the healthcare provider assigned to monitor the patient and / or provide oral care to the patient. The controller 4520 is configured to receive a remote input, via the hub 4508,-68- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777from the healthcare provider to reposition or adjust the sensor 4708 causing the first trajectory 4712 to be positioned on the patient (e.g., the patient is centered within the first trajectory 4712).(0330) In some embodiments, the sensor 4708 is a depth sensor. The sensor 4708 is configured to determine a depth or distance in which the tool 4612 is positioned from the sensor 4708. For example, the sensor 4708 can detect or determine a depth or distance in which a head and neck area of a patient is positioned from the sensor 4708 and determine how far the tool 4612 is positioned form the sensor 4708. The sensor 4708 can determine or compare the depths relative to one another to determine whether the tool 4612 is positioned in the target patient zone (e.g., near the head and neck of the patient, in a zone where care is expected to be provided). For example, the sensor 4708 is configured to determine a first depth of the tool 4612 at a first time and a second depth of the tool 4612 at a second time. The sensor 4708 can compare the first depth and the second depth to a defined target patient zone having a known depth (e.g., preset zone, zone by head and neck of patient). When either of the first depth or the second depth are within a threshold depth (e.g., threshold difference) of the target patient zone, the sensor 4708 can determine that the tool 4612 is within the target patient zone and providing oral care.

[0331] The monitor 4704 includes an indicator 4714. The indicator 4714 is positioned on a face of the monitor housing 4706. The indicator 4714 is a LED or visual indicator. The indicator 4714 is configured to provide an indication to the healthcare provider that the monitor 4704 is powered on. For example, the indicator 4714 is configured to provide a green light indicating that the monitor 4704 is powered on, a yellow indicating an error, and a red light indicating that the monitor 4704 is powered off.[0332 J The monitor 4704 also includes power port 4716. The power port 4716 is configured to provide power to the monitor 4704 via a wired connection. In other embodiments, the monitor 4704 is battery powered and the power port 4716 is configured to recharge the bater of the monitor 4704.

[0333] As shown in FIG. 48, the monitor 4704 of the surveillance system 4506 is configured to detect or sense the presence of the tool 4612 within the first trajectory 4712 (e.g., the viewable zone). The tool 4612 is a toothbrush or a toothette configured to be coupled to for example, the suction system 4504.-69- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0334] The sensor 4708 includes a plurality of sensors including the camera, as previously described, and at least one of a depth sensor or an RFID sensor / receiver. The sensor 4708 including a combination of the camera and the depth sensor are configured to determine a presence of the tool 4612 in a target patient zone. For example, the sensor 4708 can determine a presence of the tool 4612 based on a camera input, determine a depth of the tool 4612 based on a depth sensor input, and determine a tool type based on a signal from the tool tag 4676 by an RFID sensor.

[0335] The tool 4612 includes a tool body 4802, a connector 4804, and a suction swab 4806. The connector 4804 is connected to a first end of the tool body 4802 and the suction swab 4806 is coupled to a second end of the tool body 4802 opposite the connector 4804. The tool body 4802 is configured to be coupled to the suction system 4504.

[0336] The tool 4612 also includes the tool tag 4676. The tool tag 4676 is positioned on the tool body 4802. As previously described, the sensor 4708 including the camera is configured to detect or sense the presence of the tool 4612 within the first trajectory 4712. The sensor 4708 is further configured to track the position of the tool tag 4676 within the first trajectory 4712. For example, the sensor 4708 visually tracks the position of the tool tag 4676 within the first trajectory 4712. The sensor 4708 is configured to sense and / or track the position of the tool tag 4676 in relation to the patient. For example, the sensor 4708 is configured to track the number of times or instances in which the tool tag 4676 is within a threshold distance of the patient.

[0337] FIGS. 49 and 50 illustrate another embodiment of the patient monitoring system 4900. The patient monitoring system 4900 includes the sensor 4708. According to this embodiment, the sensor 4708 is a first sensor. As shown in FIG. 49, the sensor 4708 is coupled to, or positioned within, the dock assembly 4614. In other embodiments, the sensor 4708 is positioned in a separate housing and / or positioned away from the dock assembly 4614.

[0338] According to this embodiment, the sensor 4708 is a camera with a first trajectory 4904. The first trajectory 4904 extends over at least a head and a neck of the patient. For example, the camera of the sensor 4708 is configured to collect data (e.g., visual data, video, images) of an area including at least the head and the neck of the patient. A center line Ci of the first trajectory 4904 extends from the sensor 4708 at an angle relative to a center line or -70- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777longitudinal line of the patient bed. As previously described, the controller 4520 is configured to provide a signal to the sensor 4708 to adjust a position of the first trajectory 4904. For example, the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal to the sensor 4708 to move the first trajectory 4904 based on an input (e.g., a user input, a sensed input). In an example, the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal based on an input received from the user. In another example, the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal based on the presence or absence of the tool tag 4676. For example, the controller 4520 may provide the signal based on the absence of the tool tag 4676 such that the first trajectory 4904 extends at a different angle in attempt to find or locate the tool tag 4676.|0339| The patient monitoring system 4900 also includes a second sensor 4906. The second sensor 4906 has a second trajectory 4908 (e.g., an area of coverage, a sensing zone).According to this embodiment, the second sensor 4906 is a second camera. The second sensor 4906, similar to the first sensor 4708, is configured to sense or detect the presence or absence of a tool (e.g., the tools 4612). A center line C2 of the second trajectory 4908 extends from the second sensor 4906 at an angle relative to the center line or longitudinal axis of the patient bed. As shown in FIG. 49, the center line C2 of the second trajectory 4908 interest the center line Ci of the first trajectory 4904 at an oblique angle (e.g., in a range between about 40 degrees and 70 degrees).[0340 J The controller 4520 is also configured to control the position of the second sensor 4906. The controller 4520 is configured to provide a signal (e.g., a second signal) to the second sensor 4906 to control the second sensor 4906 to adjust a position of the second trajectory 4908. For example, the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal to the second sensor 4906 causing the second sensor 4906 to move or adjust (e.g., rotate a sensor, rotate a camera) to move the second trajectory 4908. In some embodiments, the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal to the second sensor 4906 in response to an input or determination (e.g., a sensor input, a determination that the patient is outside of the second trajectory 4908 or the target patient zone 4910 based on the sensor input or data, a manual user input). In an embodiment, the second sensor 4906 is configured to sense or determine a position of the tool tag 4676, and in response to the tool tag 4676 being absent (e.g., not detected), the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal to the second sensor 4906 causing the second sensor 4906 to move or adjust such that tool tag 4676 is positioned within the second trajectory 4908. In another embodiment, the controller 4520 is configured-71- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777to provide the signal to the second sensor 4906 in response to a determination that the patient is absent or not present within a portion of the second trajectory 4908.[0341 J In some embodiments, the controller 4520 is configured to provide the signal to each of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 to control each of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 to adjust a position of the first trajectory 4712 and the second trajectory 4908, respectively, at about the same time. In other embodiments, the controller 4520 provides a first signal to the sensor 4708 to adjust a position of the first trajectory 4712 and a second signal to the second sensor 4906 to adjust a position of the second trajectory 4908. In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal are provided at about the same time. In another embodiment, the first signal and the second signal are provided to each of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906, respectively, at different times.

[0342] The first trajectory 4904 of the sensor 4708 and the second trajectory 4908 of the second sensor 4906 define a target patient zone 4910. For example, the target patient zone 4910 is defined by an area of overlap between the first trajectory 4904 and the second trajectory 4908. For example, the overlap between the first trajectory 4904 and the second trajectory 4908 is a portion of the second trajectory 4908 that is coincident with or crosses over a portion of the first trajectory 4904. For example, the second sensor 4906 is positioned such that the second trajectory 4908 intersects a portion of the first trajectory 4904. The sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 are positioned to define the target patient zone 4910 on an area of the patient in which care is to be provided, such as the head and the neck of the patient when oral care is provided. For example, the target patient zone 4910 is centered about the head and the neck of the patient. In other embodiments, the target patient zone 4910 can be positioned on an arm, a leg, or a torso of the patient. For example, the patient monitoring system 4900 can be used to monitor a position (e.g., an elevation) of an arm or a leg of a patient.

[0343] In some embodiments, at least one of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 is configured to determine a depth (e.g., a first depth) of the tool 4612 and a depth (e.g., second depth) of a patient receiving oral care. In some embodiments, the sensor 4708 is configured to determine the first depth and the second depth. In other embodiments, the second sensor 4906 is configured to determine the first depth and the second depth. In yet another embodiment, the sensor 4708 is configured to determine the first depth and the second sensor 4906 is configured to determine the second depth.-72- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0344] The controller 4520 is configured to receive a first signal that is indicative of each of a first depth of the tool 4612 and a second depth of the patient from the sensor 4708. In another embodiment, the sensor 4708 is configured to receive a first signal that is indicative of a first depth of the tool 4612 and a second signal indicative of the second depth. The controller 4520 is configured to determine, based on a difference between the first depth and the second depth provided by the first signal, a position of the tool 4612 relative to the patient in the target patient zone 4910. For example, the controller 4520 is configured to determine based on the difference between the first depth and the second depth.

[0345] As shown in FIG. 50, the tools 4612 of the patient monitoring system 4900 also include the tool tags 4676. As described herein, each of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 include cameras. In some embodiments, the cameras of each of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 are configured to sense, detect, and / or determine (e.g., via visual analysis) the tool 4612 is within the target patient zone 4910 based on the presence and / or position of the tool tags 4676. For example, the cameras of each of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 are configured to visually sense the position of the tool tags 4676 on the tool 4612. In some embodiments, the sensors 4708 can detect or identify the tool tag 4676 of each of the tools 4612 and determine a distance of the tool tag 4676 from each of the sensors 4708.

[0346] The sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 include an RFID sensor or an RFID signaling sensor. For example, each of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 are configured to send and / or receive a signal from the tool tags 4676 of the tools 4612. Based on the signal sent or received by at least one of the sensor 4708 or the second sensor 4906, the presence and / or location of the tools 4612 is determined.

[0347] In some embodiments, each of the sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 include a camera and an RFID sensor. For example, the first sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 are configured to detect or determine the presence of the tool 4612 by sensing the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612. The cameras of each of the first sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 are configured to determine a position of the tool 4612. For example, the cameras of each of the first sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 are configured to determine if the tool 4612 is positioned in one of the first trajectory 4904, the second trajectory 4908, or the target patient zone 4910. If the first sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 determine that the tool 4612 is positioned in the target patient zone 4910, then one of the first sensor 4708-73- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777or the second sensor 4906 is configured to store data or information indicative of a timing of oral care being provided based on the time the tool 4612 is positioned in the target patient zone 4910 (e.g., in a memory in one of the first sensor 4708 or the target patient zone 4910). In some embodiments, one of the first sensor 4708 or the second sensor 4906 are configured to send a signal indicative of a timing of oral care being provided based on the time the tool 4612 is positioned in the target patient zone 4910 to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510. In some embodiments, the detection of tool tags 4676 associated with the tool 4612 causes the cameras of each of the first sensor 4708 and the second sensor 4906 to turn on (e.g., “awake”).

[0348] As shown in FIG. 50, in some embodiments, the first sensor 4708 is coupled (e.g., via wires) to the second sensor 4906 and at least one of the first sensor 4708 or the second sensor 4906 is coupled to a power source.[0349 j FIGS. 51-54 illustrates the patient monitoring system 5100 according to yet another embodiment. The patient monitoring system 5100 includes the tool 4612. The tool 4612 includes the tool tag 4676 positioned on or coupled to the tool 4612. According to this embodiment, the tool tag 4676 is a near-field communication tag (NFC tag). For example, the tool tag 4676 is configured to communicate with a receiver or sensor that is within close range to the tool tag 4676.[0350J The patient monitoring system 5100 includes a close-range sensor 5102. The closerange sensor 5102 (e.g., an NFC reader) is positioned on or coupled to the tool 4612. As shown in FIG. 51, the close-range sensor 5102 is removably coupled to a body of housing of the tool 4612 below the tool tag 4676 or towards a proximal end of the tool 4612 (e.g., an end opposite an end that provides oral care, adjacent to an end upstream of or coupled to a tubing, an end opposite a brush end 5104). The close-range sensor 5102 is configured to sense or detect the tool tag 4676. For example, the close-range sensor 5102 is configured to be coupled to the tool 4612 when providing oral care to a patient.

[0351] A healthcare provider can obtain the close-range sensor 5102 and couple the closerange sensor 5102 to the tool 4612 prior to providing oral care to the patient. The close proximity of the close-range sensor 5102 to the tool tag 4676 facilitates the close-range sensor 5102 sensing the tool tag 4676. After sensing or receiving a signal from the tool tag 4676, the close-range sensor 5102 is configured to store data indicative of the presence of -74- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777the tool tag 4676 or provide data indicative of the presence of the tool tag 4676 to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510 (e.g., via the network 4512).[0352J As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, the close-range sensor 5102 is a clamp sensor. The close-range sensor 5102 includes a first sensor body portion 5202, a second sensor body portion 5204, and a hinge 5206. The hinge 5206 is configured to facilitate moving the second sensor body portion 5204 relative to the first sensor body portion 5202 to position the close-range sensor 5102 in one of a clamped (e.g., closed position) shown in FIG. 52 or an unclamped position (e.g., open position) shown in FIG. 53.[0353 J The first sensor body portion 5202 and the second sensor body portion 5204 cooperate to define a sensor body cavity 5208. One or more sensors or components of the close-range sensor 5102 are positioned in the sensor body cavity 5208.

[0354] The close-range sensor 5102 can be positioned on, or encapsulate, a proximal end of the tool 4612 and a portion of a suction tubing 5210. For example, at least a portion of the tool 4612 and a portion of the suction tubing 5210 extends longitudinally through the closerange sensor 5102.

[0355] As shown in FIG. 53, the patient monitoring system 5100 includes various processing circuitry 5302. The various processing circuitry 5302 is coupled to the first sensor body portion 5202 and the second sensor body portion 5204. In some embodiments, the various processing circuitry 5302 is positioned on an interior side of each of the first sensor body portion 5202 and the second sensor body portion 5204, such that the various processing circuitry 5302 is positioned within the sensor body cavity 5208 of the patient monitoring system 5100.

[0356] FIG. 54 is a schematic of the close-range sensor 5102. The close-range sensor 5102 includes an NFC reader 5402. The NFC reader 5402 is positioned within the sensor body cavity 5208 on a first side 5404 of the close-range sensor 5102. For example, the first side 5404 of the close-range sensor 5102 is a distal side or a side closest to the brush end 5104 or an oral care providing end of the tool 4612. When the close-range sensor 5102 is coupled to the tool 4612, the first side 5404 is positioned adjacent to (e.g., next to, downstream of) the tool tag 4676. The NFC reader 5402 is configured to sense or detect the presence of the tool tag 4676 that is coupled to the tool 4612.-75- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0357] The close-range sensor 5102 also includes a controller 5406. The controller 5406 can be a microcontroller unit (MCU). The controller 5406 is positioned in the sensor body cavity 5208 of the close-range sensor 5102. The controller 5406 is communicably coupled to the NFC reader 5402. For example, the controller 5406 can be coupled to the NFC reader 5402 via a wired or wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth). The controller 5406 is configured to receive data or information from the NFC reader 5402.

[0358] The close-range sensor 5102 includes a timer 5408. For example, the timer 5408 is a real time clock. The timer 5408 is positioned within the sensor body cavity 5208 of the tool 4612. The timer 5408 is communicably coupled to the controller 5406. For example, the timer 5408 can be coupled to the controller 5406 via a wired or wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth). The timer 5408 is configured to count or record a time in which the close-range sensor 5102 is coupled to, or within a sensing distance of, the tool 4612. The timer 5408 is configured to provide or send data indicative of a timing (e.g., a duration of oral care) to the controller 5406.

[0359] The close-range sensor 5102 also includes a memory 5410. The memory 5410 is positioned within the sensor body cavity 5208. The sensor body cavity 5208 is communicably coupled to the controller 5406. For example, the memory 5410 can be coupled to the controller 5406 via a wired or wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth). In some embodiments, the memory 5410 is positioned within the controller 5406. The memory 5410 is configured to receive data and / or information from the controller 5406 including information the controller 5406 received from the NFC reader 5402 and the timer 5408.

[0360] The close-range sensor 5102 includes a port 5412. The port 5412 is positioned on a side of the close-range sensor 5102. The port 5412 is configured to receive a connector. For example, the port 5412 is a USB port configured to receive a USB adapter. The port 5412 is configured to receive a USB adapter, which is coupled to for example a USB drive (e.g., a portable drive) or a wired connection to a driver or external controller, to provide data from the controller 5406 to the portable storage or external controller.

[0361] The close-range sensor 5102 also includes a battery 5414. The battery 5414 is positioned within the sensor body cavity 5208 of the close-range sensor 5102. The battery 5414 can be a rechargeable battery or a replaceable battery.-76- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0362] According to this embodiment, the tool tag 4676 is coupled to the body of the tool 4612. For example, the tool tag 4676 can include an adhesive for sticking the tool tag 4676 onto the tool 4612. In other embodiments, the tool tag 4676 is integrated into the body of the tool 4612. In another embodiment, the tool tag 4676 is clipped onto the tool 4612.

[0363] The tool tag 4676 is configured to store or be associated with information or data regarding the tool 4612. For example, the tool tag 4676 can include information including a tool type, a unique identifier or code associated with the tool 4612, a date of manufacturing of the tool 4612, and a lot number associated with the tool 4612. The tool tag 4676 communicated or provides the information stored on or associated with the tool tag 4676 to the close-range sensor 5102 when the close-range sensor 5102 is positioned within a threshold distance of the tool tag 4676 (e.g., within two inches, within four inches).

[0364] FIG. 55 illustrates a method 5500 of using the patient monitoring system 5100. The method 5500 includes providing and / or receiving a signal to a tool tag of a tool (at 5502). In some embodiments, the NFC reader 5402 is configured to continuously provide a low range signal. In various embodiments, the NFC reader 5402 is configured to send or provide a signal to the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612. The NFC reader 5402 is also configured to determine if the tool tag 4676 is present (at 5504). For example, the NFC reader 5402 is configured to provide a signal to the tool tag 4676 (at 5502) and, if present, the tool tag 4676 is configured to send a response signal to the NFC reader 5402 and the NFC reader 5402 determines that the tool is present after receiving the response signal (at 5504). If the tool tag 4676 is not present, or the NFC reader 5402 determines based on the response signal that the tool tag 4676 is not within a threshold distance (e.g., within two inches, within three inches, within five inches) of the NFC reader 5402, the NFC reader 5402 determines that the tool tag 4676 (e.g., and thus the tool 4612) is not present (at 5504).

[0365] After the NFC reader 5402 determines that the tool tag 4676 is present, the NFC reader 5402 is configured to read the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612 and store information associated with the tool tag 4676 (at 5506). For example, the tool tag 4676 can store or be associated with information associated with the tool 4612 such as a tool type, or a tool lot number. Thus, the NFC reader 5402 can obtain the information associated with the tool 4612 when reading the tool tag 4676 (at 5506).-77- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0366] The method 5500 further includes providing a second signal to the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612 (at 5508) after the NFC reader 5402 determines that the tool tag 4676 is present. The second signal may be provided by the NFC reader 5402 before or after the NFC reader 5402 reads the tool tag 4676. For example, if the tool tag 4676 provides a second signal to the tool tag 4676 and the tool tag 4676 provides a response signal, then the NFC reader 5402 determines that the tool tag 4676 and thus the tool 4612 are present. The NFC reader 5402 is configured to provide a second signal to the tool tag 4676, and if the tool tag 4676 does not respond or provide a response signal, then the NFC reader 5402 determines that the tool tag 4676 and thus the tool 4612 are no longer present (at 5510).

[0367] The method 5500 further includes storing information associated with the removal of the tool 4612 (at 5512). For example, the NFC reader 5402 is configured to store a time in which the NFC reader 5402 determined that the tool tag 4676 is no longer present. For example, the NFC reader 5402 is configured to continuously provide second signals to the tool tag 4676, and when the tool tag 4676 stops providing response signals, the NFC reader 5402 is configured to log or store a time in which it was determined that the tool tag 4676, and thus the tool 4612, are no longer present. In some embodiments, when it is determined that the tool is absent, the method 5500 can include simultaneously, or at about the same time begin searching for a second tool tag 4676 of a second tool 4612 (at 5502) while storing the information regarding the first tool 4612 (at 5512).

[0368] The method 5500 also includes to determine a tool usage time of the tool 4612. For example, the NFC reader 5402 is configured to determine the tool usage time based on the time in which the NFC reader 5402 determined the tool tag 4676 and thus the tool 4612 was present (e.g., at 5504) and the time in which the NFC reader 5402 determined that the tool tag 4676 and thus the 4612 were absent (e.g., at 5510).

[0369] The method 5500 also includes storing the tool usage time (at 5516). The NFC reader 5402 is configured to store the usage time locally, for example, in the memory 5410, and is also configured to provide the usage time to at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 for storage. For example, at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 is configured to store and / or log the usage time in a patient portal or electronic patient chart. In some embodiments, at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 is configured to check or determine compliance of timing of oral care and -78- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777duration of oral care tracked by the NFC reader 5402 based on a predefined or prestored oral care regimen.[0370 J FIGS. 56-62 illustrate the patient monitoring system 5600 according to another embodiment. FIG. 56 illustrates the patient monitoring system 5600 according to another embodiment. The patient monitoring system 5600 includes a suction handle 5602 as described herein. The suction handle 5602 is configured to be used in conjunction with, for example, the dock assembly 4614. The suction handle 5602 is coupled to at least one of the tools 4612 positioned within the kit 4610. As previously described, the dock assembly 4614 is configured to detect when a new kit 4610 is coupled to or hung from the dock assembly 4614. The dock assembly 4614 is configured to track or log a time associated with each consecutive removal of the tools 4612. The dock assembly 4614 is also configured to determine or track (e.g., via an RTC) when the next tool should be removed from the kit 4610 to provide oral care to a patient. For example, the dock assembly 4614 is configured to provide an alert or signal (e.g., via the dock assembly 4614, on the dock assembly 4614, through the network 4512 to one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510) to a healthcare provider to indicate a time in the next tool 4612 should be removed from the kit 4610 and used to provide oral care to a patient. In some embodiments, the alert or signal is a visual indicator, such as a light or text message (e.g., to a computer, mobile device, or pager). In other embodiments, the alert or signal is an audio signal.

[0371] FIGS. 57-59 illustrate the suction handle 5602. The suction handle 5602 includes a handle body 5604. The handle body 5604 defines a first end 5606 and a second end 5608. The handle body 5604 is a distal end configured to be coupled to one of the tools 4612. The first end 5606 is a proximal end configured to be coupled to tubing. The suction handle 5602 can be ergonomic or be shaped to facilitate holding the tool 4612 when providing oral care. The suction handle 5602 is configured to be used with a Yankauer. In other embodiments, the suction handle 5602 is coupled to other tool types.

[0372] The suction handle 5602 includes an input port 5610. The input port 5610 is configured to receive an end of one of the tools 4612 fluidly coupling the tool 4612 to the suction handle 5602. For example, the tool 4612 is configured to be removably coupled to the suction handle 5602. As shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the input port 5610 is configured to be receive by or inserted into an opening on the proximal end of the tool 4612. As shown in-79- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777FIG. 59, the input port 5610 is an opening or cavity within the handle body 5604 of the suction handle 5602 configured to receive the proximal end of the tool 4612.

[0373] The suction handle 5602 includes a switch 5612. The switch 5612 is positioned on or within the input port 5610 on the first end 5606 of the handle body 5604. The switch 5612 is a tactile switch. The second end 5608 is configured to be engaged or activated by the coupling of the tool 4612 to the suction handle 5602. For example, a proximal end of the tool 4612 can be press fit into the input port 5610 pressing or engaging the switch 5612. Engagement of the switch 5612 is indicative of the tool 4612 being coupled to the suction handle 5602. Engagement of the switch 5612 is communicated or stored within a controller or memory within the suction handle 5602 as described herein. The switch 5612 can be a button switch (e.g., spring loaded button). For example, the switch 5612 is a button that is biased to be an extended or non-engaged position. Insertion of the connector 4804 of the tool 4612 presses in or depresses the switch 5612 such that the switch 5612 is about flush with the inner surface of the input port 5610. When the tool 4612 is removed from the input port 5610, the switch 5612 is released and is biased back to a non-engaged state (e.g., protruding into the input port 5610).

[0374] The suction handle 5602 also includes a suction switch 5614. The suction switch 5614 is positioned on a side of the suction handle 5602. For example, the suction switch 5614 is positioned on a side of the handle body 5604 between the first end 5606 and the second end 5608. suction switch 5614 is configured to selectively turn a suction source ON and OFF in response to being engaged or activated. For example, the suction switch 5614 can be a button or tactile switch that when engaged or pressed turns the suction source ON, and when engaged or pressed a second time, turns the suction source OFF. In some embodiments, the suction switch 5614 is a rotatable switch that can be toggled, by the healthcare provider, from the OFF position to the ON position and back to the OFF position when providing oral care. In some embodiments, the suction switch 5614 is capable of controlling a rate of suction or a force of suction provided. For example, the suction switch 5614 can be rotated from an OFF position to an ON position, where the distance rotated from the OFF position controls a level of suction provided. For example, rotating or moving the suction switch 5614 further from the OFF position controls a suction providing device to provide a greater amount or level of suction to the tool 4612.-80- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0375] The suction handle 5602 also includes a tube port 5616. The tube port 5616 is positioned on the second end 5608 of the handle body 5604, the tube port 5616 is configured to receive an end of tubing (e.g., shown in FIG. 59 as suction tubing 5210) coupling the suction handle 5602 to the tubing. When the tubing is coupled to the suction handle 5602, the tool 4612 is fluidly coupled to the tubing via the suction handle 5602. For example, fluid, such as salvia, flows through the tool 4612, into a cavity or conduit defined within the handle body 5604 of the suction handle 5602, through the tubing and into a disposal container.

[0376] The patient monitoring system 5600 also includes various electronics 5618. The various electronics 5618 are positioned within the handle body 5604 of the suction handle 5602. The various electronics 5618 can be battery powered and are configured to control various operations of the suction handle 5602 as described herein.

[0377] FIG. 60 is a schematic diagram illustrating the suction handle 5602. The suction handle 5602 includes a sensor or a tag reader 6002 (e.g., an RFID reader, an NFC reader, antenna). The tag reader 6002 is communicably coupled tO the tool tag 4676. The tag reader 6002 is configured to receive information from the tool tag 4676 (e.g., tool type, lot number).

[0378] The suction handle 5602 also includes a suction handle controller 6004 (e.g., a microcontroller unit (MCU)). The suction handle controller 6004 is positioned in a cavity of the handle body 5604 of the suction handle 5602. The suction handle controller 6004 is communicably coupled to the tag reader 6002. For example, the suction handle controller 6004 can be coupled to the tag reader 6002 via a wired or wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth). The suction handle controller 6004 is configured to receive data or information from tag reader 6002.

[0379] The suction handle 5602 includes a timer 6006. For example, the timer 6006 is a real time clock. The timer 6006 is positioned within the cavity of the tool 4612. The timer 6006 is communicably coupled to the suction handle controller 6004. For example, the timer 6006 can be coupled to the handle body 5604 via a wired or wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth). The timer 6006 is configured to count or record a time in which the close-range sensor 5102 is coupled to the tool 4612. The timer 6006 is configured to provide or send data indicative of a timing (e.g., a duration of oral care) to the suction handle controller -81- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-07776004. For example, the timer 6006 is configured to capture the calendar date and time at which the tool 4612 was used to provide care to the patient.[0380J The suction handle 5602 also includes a memory 6008. The memory 6008 is positioned within the handle body 5604. The memory 6008 is communicably coupled to the suction handle controller 6004. For example, the memory 6008 can be coupled to the suction handle controller 6004 via a wired or wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth). In some embodiments, the memory 6008 is positioned within the suction handle controller 6004. The memory 6008 is configured to receive data and / or information from the suction handle controller 6004 including information the suction handle controller 6004 received from the tag reader 6002 and the timer 6006.

[0381] The suction handle 5602 includes a port 6010. The port 6010 is positioned on a side of the suction handle 5602. The port 6010 is configured to receive a connector. For example, the port 6010 is a USB port configured to receive a USB adapter. The port 6010 is configured to receive a USB adapter, that is coupled to for example a USB drive (e.g., a portable drive) or a wired connection to a driver or external controller, to provide data from the suction handle controller 6004 to the portable storage or an external controller (e.g., positioned in the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510).

[0382] The suction handle 5602 also includes a battery 6012. The battery 6012 is positioned within the handle body 5604 of the suction handle 5602. The battery 6012 can be a rechargeable battery or a replaceable battery. The battery 6012 is configured to provide power to the various electronic components of the suction handle 5602 (e.g., the suction handle controller 6004).

[0383] The suction handle 5602 also include indicators 6014. The indicators 6014 can be lights (e.g., LED lights). The indicators 6014 can provide a visual indication of a status of the suction handle 5602. For example, a green light can be indicative of the suction handle 5602 being in use (e.g., coupled to the tool 4612 and suction tubing 5210), and a red light can be indicative of the suction handle 5602 being disconnected from the patient monitoring system 5600. In other embodiments, the indicators 6014 are provided on an LED screen that is configured to provide visual indicators, such as text messages. The indicators 6014 can also be a speaker configured to provide an audio indication or status.-82- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0384] FIG. 61 is a schematic diagram illustrating a portion of the suction handle 5602. As shown in FIG. 61, each of the switch 5612 and the suction switch 5614 are communicably coupled to the suction handle controller 6004. For example, the switch 5612 and the suction switch 5614 are wirelessly coupled to the suction handle controller 6004. For example, the switch 5612 and the suction switch 5614 provide signals indicative of engagement to the suction handle controller 6004 via Bluetooth connection.

[0385] As shown in FIG. 61, the suction handle 5602 is battery operated. For example, the battery 6012 can be a coin battery configured to provide power to at least the suction handle controller 6004 and the other various electronics 5618.[0386J As shown in FIG. 61, each of the switch 5612 and suction switch 5614 are communicably coupled to the suction handle controller 6004. For example, each of the switch 5612 and the suction switch 5614 are coupled via a Bluetooth connection (e.g., a wireless connection), the suction handle controller 6004 is configured to receive a signal from the switch 5612 when the switch 5612 is engaged (e.g., when the tool 4612 is coupled to the suction handle 5602 and engages the switch 5612). The suction handle controller 6004 is also configured to receive a signal from the suction switch 5614 when a user engages the suction switch 5614 turning ON or OFF the suction source. The suction handle controller 6004 is configured to log or track these signals or events (e.g., store the data in the memory 6008). For example, the suction handle controller 6004 is configured to track or determine location of the tool 4612 relative to the suction handle 5602 and engagement of each of the switch 5612 and the suction switch 5614. For example, the suction handle controller 6004 can determine that the tool 4612 is present when the switch 5612 is engaged and the suction handle controller 6004 can determine that the tool 4612 was turned ON and suction was provided in response to the engagement of the suction switch 5614. The suction handle controller 6004 can determine that the tool is present (e.g., determine a tool presence), but care was not provided based on the engagement of the switch 5612 and lack of engagement of the suction switch 5614.

[0387] FIG. 62 illustrates the patient monitoring system 5600, the processing circuitry 4514, and the hub 4508. The suction handle 5602 is configured to determine a coupling event has occurred (e.g., the tool 4612 is coupled to the suction handle 5602 based on the engagement of the switch 5612). The suction handle controller 6004 is configured to transmit a signal indicative of the coupling event to at least one of the dock assembly 4614-83- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777or the surveillance system 4506 via a wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth) for logging or storing in a memory or database (e.g., within a patient care portal).

[0388] Similarly, the suction handle 5602 is configured to determine a suction source is ON or operating in response to the suction switch 5614 being engaged. The suction handle controller 6004 is configured to transmit a signal indicative of the operation of the suction source to at least one of the dock assembly 4614 or the surveillance system 4506 via a wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth) for logging or storing in a memory or database (e.g., within a patient care portal). The suction handle controller 6004 is also configured to determine the suction source is OFF in response to the suction switch 5614 being engaged a second time. The suction handle controller 6004 is configured to transmit a signal indicative of the suction source being OFF to at least one of the dock assembly 4614 or the surveillance system 4506 via a wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth) for logging or storing in a memory or database (e.g., within a patient care portal).[0389 J The suction handle 5602 is also configured to determine a decoupling event has occurred (e.g., the tool 4612 is removed from the suction handle 5602 based on the disengagement of the switch 5612). The suction handle controller 6004 is configured to transmit a signal indicative of the decoupling event to at least one of the dock assembly 4614 or the surveillance system 4506 via a wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth) for logging or storing in a memory or database (e.g., within a patient care portal).[0390) The patient monitoring system 5600 as described herein is configures to detect and determine (e.g., via the suction switch 5614, the suction switch 5614, the timer 6006) information indicative of the tools 4612 used to provide care (e.g., oral care, bedside care) to the patient, and a timing (e.g., time of day, date, duration) of care being provided.

[0391] For example, the patient monitoring system 5600 is configured to determine the type of tool used (e.g., via the tool tag 4676) to provide care. For example, the tag reader 6002 is configured to receive information indicative of tool type from the tool tag 4676. The patient monitoring system 5600 is also configured to determine a time in which the tool 4612 was engaged with the suction handle 5602 and duration of which the tool was used to provide care. For example, the engagement of the switch 5612 indicates the tool 4612 is coupled to the suction handle 5602, and the timer 6006 is configured to log a time in which the tool 4612 is coupled to the suction handle 5602. Further the duration of use of tool 4612 is -84- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777determined based on a time in which the suction switch 5614 is engaged (e.g., a duration of time between the first engagement of the suction switch 5614 to turn the suction source ON and a second engagement of the suction switch 5614 to turn the suction source OFF).[0392J As described herein, the patient monitoring system 5600 reduces the burden on the healthcare professional caused by manual data logging by providing a system that can detect and log information in real time. Each of the suction handle 5602 and the suction system 4504 are configured to provide signals and / or communications to each of the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510 for tracking and storing information regarding oral care. According to this embodiment, the tool 4612 is the care system 4502, the dock assembly 4614 is the suction system 4504 and the suction handle 5602 is the surveillance system 4506. The combination of the care system 4502, the suction system 4504, and the surveillance system 4506 according to this embodiment, provides for an increase in accuracy and detail of monitoring oral care through tracking various steps of the oral care process as described herein. The patient monitoring system 5600 also provides increased accuracy of data or information associated with patient care since the data and / or information is detected or sensed and logged automatically by the patient monitoring system 5600 during the flow of patient care.[0393 J FIG. 63 illustrates a method 6300 of using the patient monitoring system 5600 according to an embodiment.[0394} The method 6300 includes providing a tool kit, such as kit 4610, to a dock assembly, such as dock assembly 4614 (at 6308). For example, a healthcare provider can hang or couple the kit 4610 to the dock assembly 4614.

[0395] The proximity or distance in which the kit 4610 is to the dock assembly 4614 can activate or cause the dock assembly 4614 to sense or detect each of the kit tag 4613 and the tool tags 4676 associated with each of the tools 4612 in the kit 4610 coupled to the dock assembly 4614 (at 6310). The dock assembly 4614 is configured to log and / or store information associated with each of the kit tag 4613, and the tool tag 4676 (at 6310). In this embodiment, the dock assembly 4614 is the first care system 4502 and the suction handle 5602 is the suction system 4504.[0396J In some embodiments, the dock assembly 4614 can be activated (e.g., by a signal, by a healthcare provider, by a user) to detect and / or sense the kit 4610 and tool 4612 present. In -85- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777some embodiments, the suction handle 5602 is configured to be in a sleep mode or idle mode until coupled to one of the tools 4612.

[0397] The method 6300 also includes removing one of the tools 4612 from the kit 4610 and coupling the tool 4612 to the suction system 4504 (at 6312). For example, the healthcare provider can couple the tool 4612 (e.g., yankauer) to the suction handle 5602. As previously described, the suction handle 5602 is configured to receive a signal or detect that the tool 4612 is coupled to the suction handle 5602 (at 6314). For example, the switch 5612 is engaged or pressed when the tool 4612 is coupled to the suction handle 5602. When the switch 5612 is engaged, the suction handle 5602 (e.g., a controller of the suction handle 5602) receives a signal indicative of the coupling of the tool 4612 to the suction handle 5602. The suction handle 5602 is configured to store data and / or information associated with the coupling of the tool 4612 to the suction handle 5602 (at 6316). For example, the suction handle 5602 can store and / or provide data including a timing and duration in which the tool 4612 is coupled to the suction handle 5602 to at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510 via the network 4512.

[0398] The method 6300 also includes operating the tool 4612 (at 6318). For example, the healthcare provider turns the tool ON / OFF and provides oral care to the patient. The suction handle 5602 is configured to track or receive a signal based on the operational state of the suction handle 5602 (at 6320). For example, the suction handle 5602 receives a signal in response to the healthcare provider engaging the controls of the suction handle 5602. The suction handle 5602 is configured to log / store the data associated with the operational state of the tool 4612 (at 6322). For example, the suction handle 5602 is configured to store a time in which the suction handle 5602 is turned ON and OFF and uses the timings to determine a duration of use (e.g., a duration of oral care provided).

[0399] The method 6300 also includes removing the tool 4612 from the suction handle 5602 (at 6324). For example, the healthcare provider removes or decouples the tool 4612 from the suction handle 5602 disengaging the switch 5612 of the suction handle 5602. The suction handle 5602 receives a signal in response to the decoupling or disengagement of the switch 5612 (at 6326). The suction handle 5602 is further configured to store a time in which the disengagement of the switch 5612 occurs and provide the data and / or timing to at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 (at 6328).-86- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0400] As previously described, at least one of the first care system 4502, such as the dock assembly 4614, or the surveillance system 4506, such as the suction handle 5602, includes a timer configured to count down to, or store a preset time (e.g., 5PM, 7PM) in which oral care is required. For example, the patient monitoring system 5600 is configured to remain idle or in a sleep mode until the timer of one of the dock assembly 4614, the suction handle 5602, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, and / or the remote system 4510 determines that oral care is required. The method 6300 includes providing an alert to indicate oral care is required (at 6330). For example, when the countdown elapses, or the present time occurs, at least one of one of the dock assembly 4614, the suction handle 5602, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 are configured to provide a visual or audial alert to notify one or more healthcare providers that oral care is needed. Providing alerts via at least one of the dock assembly 4614, the suction handle 5602, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 increases instances of compliance of an oral care regimen facilitating advantageous patient outcomes in a healthcare setting. Upon providing the alert, the method 6300 repeats 6312-6330 until each of the tool 4612 are used and / or removed from the kit 4610.

[0401] The method 6300 includes determining that all of the tools 4612 are absent from the kit 4610 and providing an alert indicative of providing a new kit 4610 (at 6332). For example, at least one of the dock assembly 4614, the suction handle 5602, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 is configured to provide a visual or audio alert to notify the healthcare provider that a new kit 4610 is needed to provide oral care to the patient. This facilitates tracking the usage of the tools 4612 and notifying the healthcare provider of the absence of tools 4612 increasing efficiency of healthcare providers. For example, the healthcare provider can reduce interruptions / visits to the patient’s room by being notified of the absence of the tools 4612 so that the healthcare provider can come prepared with a new kit 4610.

[0402] FIG. 64 illustrates the patient monitoring system 6400 according to another embodiment. The patient monitoring system 6400 includes a flow monitor 6402. As shown in FIG. 64, the flow monitor 6402 is removably coupled to the suction tubing 5210. In other embodiments, the flow monitor 6402 is coupled to the tool 4612 or integrated within the suction handle 5602 as previously described. The flow monitor 6402 is configured to sense-87- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777or detect flow through the suction tubing 5210. For example, the flow monitor 6402 can be configured to determine a flow rate of fluid through the suction tubing 5210.

[0403] The flow monitor 6402 is also communicably coupled to at least one of the dock assembly 4614, the surveillance system 4506, or the remote system 4510. For example, the flow monitor 6402 is configured to determine or sense a flow rate of fluid (e.g., saliva) through the suction tubing 5210 and provide a signal indicative of flow or a indicative of a flow rate to at least one of the dock assembly 4614, the surveillance system 4506, or the remote system 4510 for logging or storing in a memory. For example, the detection of flow through the suction tubing 5210 by the flow monitor 6402 can be indicative of providing oral care to a patient. In some embodiments, the flow monitor 6402 is configured to determine a duration of time in which oral care is provided. For example, the flow monitor 6402 is configured to sense and store a duration of time in which flow is first sensed or detected and a time in which flow is no longer sensed in the suction tubing 5210. The flow monitor 6402 provides the duration of time indicative of a duration of care provided to at least one of the dock assembly 4614, the surveillance system 4506, or the remote system 4510 for logging or storing.

[0404] The flow monitor 6402 is configured to be a clip on or clamp design that surrounds or encapsulates at least a portion of the perimeter of the suction tubing 5210. For example, the flow monitor 6402 includes a first clamp portion 6404, a second clamp portion 6406, and a hinge portion 6408 (e.g., collectively the clamp body 6410). The second clamp portion 6406 is coupled to the first clamp portion 6404 via the hinge portion 6408. As such, the second clamp portion 6406 is rotatable relative to the first clamp portion 6404. The flow monitor 6402 is operable between a clamped position (e.g., a close position) and an open position to facilitate coupling and decoupling the flow monitor 6402 from the suction handle 5602. The flow monitor 6402 is configured to be reusable. The flow monitor 6402 can be an ultrasonic sensor. The flow monitor 6402 can be a different type of flow monitor such as an electromagnetic monitor.

[0405] FIG. 65 is a schematic diagram of the flow monitor 6402. The clamp body inner of the flow monitor 6402 defines a clamp cavity 6502. For example, the suction tubing 5210 extends through the clamp cavity 6502.-88- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0406] The flow monitor 6402 includes a flow sensor 6504. The flow sensor 6504 is positioned, at least in part, within the clamp cavity 6502. For example, the flow sensor 6504 can be coupled to an inner surface of the clamp body 6410. The flow sensor 6504 is configured to sense flow through the suction tubing 5210. In some embodiments, the flow sensor 6504 is an ultrasonic sensor that contacts or is adjacent to the suction tubing 5210.

[0407] The flow monitor 6402 includes a flow monitor controller 6506 (e.g., an MCU, a Bluetooth-enabled controller). The flow monitor controller 6506 is communicably coupled to each of the flow sensor 6504 and at least one of the dock assembly 4614, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510. For example, the flow monitor controller 6506 is configured to provide data or information regarding flow through the suction tubing 5210 for storage and logging in, for example, a patient portal (e.g., as shown in FIG. 66).

[0408] The flow monitor 6402 also includes a battery 6508. The battery 6508 is configured to provide power to each of the flow sensor 6504 and the flow monitor controller 6506.(0409 J FIG. 67 illustrates a method 6700 of using the patient monitoring system 6400 according to an embodiment. The method 6700 includes providing a tool kit, such as kit 4610, to a dock assembly, such as dock assembly 4614 (at 6704).

[0410] The method 6700 includes providing a kit 4610 to, for example, the dock assembly 4614 (at 6706). For example, the healthcare provider can hang or couple the kit 4610 to the dock assembly 4614. The proximity or distance in which the kit 4610 is to the dock assembly 4614 can activate or cause the dock assembly 4614 to sense or detect each of the kit tag 4613 and the tool tags 4676 associated with each of the tools 4612 in the kit 4610 coupled to the dock assembly 4614 (at 6708). The dock assembly 4614 is configured to log and / or store information associated with each of the kit tag 4613, and the tool tag 4676 (at 6710). In this embodiment, the dock assembly 4614 is the first care system 4502 and the flow monitor 6402 is the suction system 4504. For example, the dock assembly 4614 can be activated to detect and / or sense the kit 4610 and tool 4612 present, and the flow monitor 6402 is configured to be in a sleep mode or idle mode until coupled to one of the tools 4612 or the suction tubing.10411] The method 6700 includes coupling the flow monitor 6402 to the suction tube. For example, during initial setup or providing the first kit 4610 to the patient monitoring system -89- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-07776400, the healthcare provider positions or clamps the flow monitor 6402 on to the suction tubing.[0412J The method 6700 also includes removing one of the tools 4612 from the kit 4610 and coupling the tool 4612 to the suction tube or a connector positioned on an end of the suction tube (at 6712). As previously described, the dock assembly 4614 is configured to determine that one of the tools 4612 is absent or has been removed from the kit 4610. For example, the dock assembly 4614 can determine which tool 4612 based on the tool tag 4676 present in the kit 4610 has been removed (at 6714). The dock assembly 4614 is configured to log or store data or information including at least the tool type removed and the time in which the tool 4612 was removed from the kit 4610. The dock assembly 4614 is configured to store the data or information locally and / or provide the information to at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 (at 6716). Providing information indicative of oral care to each of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510 facilitates accurate tracking / logging of oral care reducing the burden on healthcare providers and increasing accuracy in charting / patient care tracking. In an embodiment, the dock assembly 4614 is configured to provide a signal to the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510 indicative of oral care being provided that can include at least one of a tool type being used to provide oral care, a time in which the tool was removed, or information indicative of a restock of a tool needed (e.g., information indicative of a tool type removed from the kit 4610). In this embodiment, at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510 can store the information to facilitate tracking of oral care (e.g., double-checking, crosschecking, logging, charting) and utilize the information to determine purchasing and supply needs of the tools being used to provide oral care.|04l3| The method 6700 includes providing oral care to a patient (at 6718). For example, the healthcare provider can turn on a suction device, such as the suction handle 5602 or any other controllable suction device, and provide oral care (e.g., brushing, cleaning) to the patient.[0414J The method 6700 also includes determining flow through the suction tube (at 6720). For example, the flow monitor 6402 is configured to sense or determine flow through the suction tube. In some embodiments, the flow monitor 6402 is configured to determine a flow rate of flow (e.g., saliva, waste) through the suction tubing. In other embodiments, the -90- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777flow monitor 6402 is configured simply to determine that flow is present through the suction tube. The flow monitor 6402 is configured to store the data and / or information determined by the flow monitor 6402 at least locally and / or in at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 (at 6722). For example, the flow monitor 6402 can determine a duration of care based on the presence of saliva or waste flowing through the suction tube. The flow monitor 6402 can log or track a first time in which saliva is first detected and log a second time in which saliva is no longer detected flowing through the suction tube and determine a duration of oral cared provided based on the first time and the second time.

[0415] The method 6700 includes removing the tool 4612 from the suction tube (at 6724). For example, the healthcare provider can remove or decouple the tool 4612 from the suction tubing and dispose of the tool 4612 after oral care is complete. The flow monitor 6402 is configured to determine that flow is no longer present (at 6726). The flow monitor 6402 is also configured to store data and / or information associated with determining that flow is no longer present (at 6728). For example, the flow monitor 6402 stores a time in which flow is no longer detected.

[0416] As previously described, at least one of the first care system 4502, such as the dock assembly 4614, or the surveillance system 4506, such as the suction handle 5602, includes a timer configured to count down to, or store a preset time (e.g., 5PM, 7PM) in which oral care is required. For example, the flow monitor 6402 is configured to remain idle or in a sleep mode until the timer of one of the dock assembly 4614, the suction handle 5602, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, and / or the remote system 4510 determines that oral care is required. The method 6700 includes providing an alert to indicate oral care is required (at 6730). For example, when the countdown elapses, or the present time occurs, at least one of one of the dock assembly 4614, the flow monitor 6402, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 are configured to provide a visual or audial alert to notify one or more healthcare providers that oral care is needed. Providing alerts via at least one of the dock assembly 4614, the flow monitor 6402, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 increases instances of compliance of an oral care regimen facilitating advantageous patient outcomes in a healthcare setting. Upon providing the alert, the method 6700 repeats 6712-6730 until each of the tool 4612 are used and / or removed from the kit 4610. According to this embodiment, the flow monitor 6402 is-91- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777able to remain coupled to the suction tubing for the entire duration of oral care being provided to the patient. For example, the flow monitor 6402 can remain coupled to the suction tube, and in a sleep mode in between providing oral care, until each of the tools 4612 of the kit 4610 have been used.

[0417] The method 6700 includes determining that all of the tools 4612 are absent from the kit 4610 and providing an alert indicative of providing a new kit 4610 (at 6732). For example, at least one of the dock assembly 4614, the flow monitor 6402, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 is configured to provide a visual or audio alert to notify the healthcare provider that a new kit 4610 is needed to provide oral care to the patient. This facilitates tracking the usage of the tools 4612 and notifying the healthcare provider of the absence of tools 4612 increasing efficiency of healthcare providers. For example, the healthcare provider can reduce interruptions / visits to the patient’s room by being notified of the absence of the tools 4612 so that the healthcare provider can come prepared with a new kit 4610.

[0418] FIGS. 68-70 illustrates the patient monitoring system 6800 according to another embodiment. The patient monitoring system 6800 includes the dock assembly 4614 and the kit 4610 including one or more tools 4612. The kit 4610 is coupled to the dock assembly 4614. As previously described, each of the tool 4612 in the kit 4610 includes a tool tag 4676.

[0419] The patient monitoring system 6800 includes a reader 6802. The reader 6802 is configured to sense or read According to this embodiment, the tool tag 4676 is an ultra-wideband tag (UWB band). The reader 6802 is configured to send and receive signals to the tool tag 4676. The reader 6802 determine a distance between the tool tag 4676 and the reader 6802 based on a duration of time between when the signal is sent and when the signal (e.g., the return signal) is received by the reader 6802.

[0420] As shown in FIG. 68, the reader 6802 is coupled to the dock assembly 4614. For example, the reader 6802 extends from a side of the dock assembly 4614. For example, the reader 6802 can extend from the upper side of the dock assembly 4614 and the kit 4610 can be hung from the dock assembly 4614 below the reader 6802. The combination of the reader 6802 and the dock assembly 4614 can be mounted on or coupled to a wall, an IV-92- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777pole, a bed frame or any other furniture or fixture within the patient care setting (e.g., within the patient’s room).[0421 J As shown in FIGS. 68-73, the reader 6802 includes a reader body 6804. The reader body 6804 is a housing or outer structure. The reader body 6804 is configured to store or house various components, such as a reader controller 6806, an antenna, and a memory.

[0422] The reader 6802 includes the reader controller 6806. The reader controller 6806 is positioned in the reader body 6804 of the reader 6802. The reader controller 6806 includes a memory and processing circuitry. The memory stores instructions, that when executed by the processor, control various operation of the reader 6802 as described herein. The reader controller 6806 is communicably coupled to other portions of the patient monitoring system 6800. For example, the reader 6802 is communicably coupled to at least one of the hub 4508, the remote system 4510 or other devices coupled to the patient monitoring system 6800 via the network 4512. The reader controller 6806 is configured to receive signals and / or data / information from the tool tags 4676 and provide the signals or information to the hub 4508 and the remote system 4510 for storing and / or logging within a patient portal.

[0423] The reader 6802 includes a reader sensor 6808. The reader sensor 6808 is positioned within the reader body 6804. The reader sensor 6808 can include an indication or symbol 6810 on the reader body 6804 to indicate to the user where the reader sensor 6808 in positioned within the reader 6802. The reader sensor 6808 is configured to provide or send a signal to the tool tag 4676. The reader sensor 6808 is also configured to receive the signal sent back from the tool tag 4676. In some embodiments, the signal provided by the reader sensor 6808 is configured to “bounce” off of the tool tag 4676 and be sent back or returned by the tool tag 4676 to the reader sensor 6808. For example, the signal provided by the reader sensor 6808 is not changed or altered by the tool tag 4676.

[0424] In another embodiment, the reader sensor 6808 is configured to send a first signal (e.g., a search signal), and the tool tag 4676 is configured to send a second signal (e.g., a return signal) where the return signal includes or is indicative of an operating condition of the tool 4612. For example, the reader 6802 can be used in conjunction with one of the close-range sensor 5102 or the suction handle 5602. In this embodiment, the close-range sensor 5102 or the suction handle 5602 can provide information indicative of a duration of oral care to the reader 6802 while the reader 6802 determine a distance and / or position of -93- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777the tool 4612 within the patient care setting. The combination of information from the reader 6802 and the one of the close-range sensor 5102 or the suction handle 5602 facilitates data collection and ensuring patient care compliance and precise timing is both tracked and adhered to improving patient care. Adhering to an oral care regime is critical for improving patient health and operative outcomes within a patient care setting.

[0425] The reader 6802 also includes a display 6812. The display 6812 is positioned on the reader body 6804. The symbol 6810 is configured to display messages or information to the user. For example, the symbol 6810 can communicate to a user that a setup operation is complete or that that data has been transferred to the remote system 4510. According to this embodiment, the symbol 6810 is positioned above the reader sensor 6808.

[0426] The reader 6802 also includes indicator lights 6814. The indicator lights 6814 are positioned adjacent to the symbol 6810. According to this embodiment, the indicator lights 6814 are positioned above the display 6812. The indicator lights 6814 are configured to provide a visual indication of a status of the reader 6802. For example, the indicator lights 6814 can provide a green light when the reader 6802 is in a data collection state, a yellow light when the reader 6802 is awaiting a command or setup, and a red light when the reader 6802 requires a reset or initial setup has not occurred.

[0427] The reader 6802 is configured to detect and / or determine a presence of the tool 4612 in the patient care setting, determine a type of tool used to provide care, a duration of care provided, and a time in which care was initiated and finished. The reader 6802 is configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one of the tool tags 4676 associated with one of the tools 4612 to determine each of the data or information described herein.

[0428] As shown in FIG. 68, other objects within the patient care setting (e.g., the patient’s room) include a tag or have a preset distance or known distance from the reader 6802. For example, the patient monitoring system 6800 can include a waste bin 6816. The waste bin 6816 includes a waste bin tag 6818. The waste bin tag 6818 can be integrally formed within a body of the waste bin 6816. In other embodiments, the waste bin tag 6818 can be coupled to the waste bin 6816 with for example an adhesive. In this embodiment, any number of tags similar to the waste bin tag 6818 that can be coupled to or associated with any object within the patient’s room so that the reader 6802 can relate a distance of the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612 to any of the objects within the room.-94- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0429] In some embodiments, a bed 6820 includes a tag. For example, a first side or rail 6822 and a second side or rail 6824 can each include a tag. In this embodiment, the reader 6802 determines a distance of each side of the bed 6820 and determines a distance of the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612 relative to the distances of each of the rail 6822 and the rail 6824. As such, the reader 6802 can determine oral care is being provided when the distance of the tool tag 4676 is within a range of distances defined by the rail 6822 and the rail 6824 of the bed 6820. If the tool tag 4676 is within the range of distances defined by the distance of the rail 6822 and the rail 6824 for a period of time, the reader 6802 can determine that oral care has been provided and can store a time and duration associated with when the reader 6802 determined oral care was being provided. The reader 6802 is configured to communicate or provide the time and duration of oral care to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510. At least one of the reader 6802, the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510 is configured to log or store the time and duration of oral care within the patient’s chart or care history.

[0430] In yet another embodiment, a position of the patient can be preset or predefined within the reader 6802. For example, the healthcare provider can provide an initial distance from the reader 6802 to a head and neck area of a patient and the initial distance (e.g., estimate of distance) can be stored in the reader 6802 for reference when determining the distance of the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612 and determining when oral care is provided.

[0431] FIG. 69 illustrates an initial set up method of the reader 6802. Each of the dock assembly 4614 and the reader 6802 are coupled to a power source (e.g., a battery, a wired power connection). The kit 4610 is coupled to or hung from the dock assembly 4614. In some embodiments, the detection (e.g., the weight, the coupling) of the kit 4610 to the dock assembly 4614 activates or turns on / awakes the reader 6802. For example, the reader 6802 can be in an energy saving mode until activated.

[0432] As shown in FIG. 69, the reader 6802 is turned ON or activated. The patient monitoring system 6800 includes a setup tag 6902. The setup tag 6902 is configured to store and provide specific information regarding an installation location of the reader 6802 (e.g., hospital address, unit within hospital, room number, distance to various objects in the room based on the position of the reader 6802, patient identifier). In other embodiments, the setup tag 6902 is a virtual setup tag that can be stored on, for example a mobile device, and tapped to the reader sensor 6808 to provide the information to the reader 6802.-95- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0433] Once the initial setup of the reader 6802 is complete, patient care monitoring can begin. In response to or after a tool 4612 is removed from the kit 4610, the reader 6802 is configured to receive information indicative of what type of tool was removed from the kit 4610 based on information received in the return signal from the tool tag 4676. For example, the reader 6802 provides a search signal to the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612 removed from the kit 4610. In this embodiment, the search signal is sent to each of the tool tags 4676 associated with each of the tool 4612 in the kit 4610. Each of the tool tag 4676 are configured to receive the search signal and send a return signal back to the reader sensor 6808 of the reader 6802.

[0434] The reader 6802 is configured to determine a distance of each of the tool 4612 relative to the reader 6802 based on a duration of time between the search signal being sent by the reader 6802 and the return signal being received by the reader 6802 (e.g., tracked by a timer within the reader controller 6806 of the reader 6802). For example, the reader 6802 can determine which tool 4612 was removed from the kit 4610. For example, when the reader 6802 is configured to determine which of the tool tag 4676 is positioned the furthest from the reader 6802. The reader 6802 is configured to compare the determined distances of the tool tag 4676 and select which tool tag 4676 has the greatest determined distance from the reader 6802. For example, a longer or greater duration of time between when the signal is sent from the reader 6802 and when the return signal from the tool tag 4676 is received by the reader 6802 is indicative of a greater distance between the tool tag 4676, and thus the tool 4612, and the reader 6802. The reader 6802 is configured to select or mark / store the tool tag 4676 having a greater distance from the reader 6802 as the tool 4612 providing oral care.

[0435] In another embodiment, the search signal is provided or sent by the reader 6802 in response to the dock assembly 4614 determining that a tool 4612 is no longer present in the kit 4610 (e.g., the tool tag 4676 is no longer detected by the dock assembly 4614). For example, the dock assembly 4614 can determine which tool tag 4676 is no longer present and communicate which tool tag 4676 is no longer present in the kit 4610 to the reader 6802, and the reader 6802 can send a search signal to the specified tool tag 4676 that is no longer present in the kit 4610 (e.g., a specified or targeted signal).

[0436] The reader 6802 continually or iteratively sends search signals to each of the tool tags 4676. For example, the reader 6802 sends plurality of search signals to each of the tool -96- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777tag 4676. In some embodiments, the reader 6802 is configured to send a search signal according to a defined cadence. For example, the reader 6802 can send a search signal every second or every two seconds. The reader 6802 is configured to send search signals until an input is provided to the reader 6802 instructing the reader 6802 to stop or the reader 6802 is decoupled from a power source or powered OFF.104371 Each search signal sent by the reader 6802 is associated with a time stamp and the reader controller 6806 is configured to store a time in which the search signal was sent, a time in which the return signal was received, a difference between the sent and received time (e.g., a calculated duration of time performed by the reader controller 6806), a distance from the reader 6802 (e.g., a calculated distance based on the duration of time), and the tool type for each of the tool tag 4676 present. For example, the reader 6802 can generate a log or a table to store the information associated with each of the tool tag 4676 to track compliance of oral care over time.(0438] The reader 6802 is configured to determine or sense oral care being performed on a patient. For example, the reader 6802 is configured to determine, based on distances from the reader 6802 determined based on signal timing, that repeated motions or movements of the tool 4612 have occurred. The reader 6802 may determine that a number of movements resulting in the tool 4612 being repeated a first distance away and a second distance away is indicative of providing oral care. For example, the reader 6802 is configured to determine that the tool tag 4676 coupled to the tool 4612 is repeatedly within a range of distances (e.g., repeatedly within 48 inches and 50 inches) from the reader 6802. In response to, or after determining that the tool tag 4676 is repeatedly moving within a range of distances, the reader 6802 is configured to determine that oral care, such as brushing or cleaning of the mount, has occurred. In some embodiments, the reader 6802 is configured to tag or mark a time range associated with the repeatedly movements as, for example “oral care provided,” and communicate this indication to at least one of the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510. At least one of the reader 6802, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 are configured to store or log the indication of oral care being provided within a patient care portal or virtual chart.

[0439] FIG. 70 illustrates the reader 6802 and one of the tool tags 4676. As shown in FIG.70, the reader 6802 is configured to send a first signal 7002. The first signal 7002 is provided, by the reader 6802 to the tool tag 4676, and the tool tag 4676 provides a second -97- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777signal 7004 back to the reader 6802. The reader 6802 is configured to determine a distance between the reader 6802 and the tool tag 4676 based on the time in which the first signal 7002 is provided or sent by the reader 6802 and the time in which the second signal 7004 is received by the reader 6802. As shown in FIG. 70, the distance between the tool tag 4676 and the reader 6802 is a distance D corresponding to one length between the reader 6802 and the tool tag 4676 (e.g., corresponds to a length of the path of one of the first signal 7002 or the second signal 7004).

[0440] FIG. 71 illustrates a method 7100 of use or operation of the patient monitoring system 6800. The method 7100 includes activating a reader (at 7102). For example, the healthcare provider engages or activates the reader 6802. For example, the reader 6802 is configured to be activated by engaging or communicating with the setup tag 6902. In some embodiments, the setup tag 6902 stores or includes patient specific information for initiating use of the reader 6802. For example, the setup tag 6902 includes information associated with an oral care regimen, including timing of care and kit / tool type. Upon engaging the setup tag 6902 with the reader 6802, the setup tag 6902 is configured to provide a signal indicative of the oral care regimen or plan, and the reader 6802 is configured to store the plan in the reader controller 6806. The reader 6802 can be configured to provide alerts or notifications based on the personalized oral care regimen provided by the setup tag 6902 during activation of the reader 6802. In some embodiments, activation of the reader 6802 includes engaging a button or activating the reader 6802 via a mobile device.]0441| The method 7100 includes receiving a signal indicative of removal of a tool 4612 from a kit 4610 (at 7104). For example, the reader 6802 can determine based on a change in distance of the tool 4612 that the tool 4612 has been removed from the kit 4610. In some embodiments, the reader 6802 is configured to store a “home” position or a storage position of each of the tools 4612. For example, the storage position of the tools 4612 can be adjacent to the dock assembly 4614, wherein the dock assembly 4614 is positioned at a fixed position relative to when the reader 6802 is activated. In other embodiments, the reader 6802 continuously provides signals to each of the tools 4612 and based on a proximity of the tools 4612 to the dock assembly 4614, the reader 6802 can determine that the tool 4612 are positioned in the kit 4610 coupled to the dock assembly 4614, in use, or being disposed of. In other embodiments, any change in distance above a threshold value (e.g., above one meter) is indicative of removal of the tool 4612 from the kit 4610.-98- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0442] The method 7100 also includes logging or storing information associated with and / or indicative of the removal of the tool 4612 (at 7106). For example, the reader 6802 is configured to store or log a time in which the tool 4612 is removed from the kit 4610 and / or the distance in which the tool 4612 has been moved. For example, the reader 6802 may store a first position of the tool 4612 being positioned adjacent to the dock assembly 4614.

[0443] The method 7100 includes determining a distance between the reader 6802 and the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612. For example, the reader 6802 is configured to provide the first signal to the tool tag 4676 and the tool tag 4676 is configured to receive the first signal and provide the second signal or response signal to the reader 6802. Based on the timing or duration of this “loop” signal, the reader 6802 is configured to determine a distance between the reader 6802 and the tool tag 4676.

[0444] The method 7100 further includes storing data and / or information associated with each of the distances determined by the reader 6802 (at 7110). For example, the reader 6802 is configured to store at least the determined distance and a time in which the distance was determined locally and / or in at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510.

[0445] In some embodiments, the method 7100 includes determining a plurality of distances (e.g., at 7108). For example, the reader 6802 is configured to determine or detect a plurality of distances between the reader 6802 and the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612. The reader 6802 can be configured to continuously or repeatedly provide signals to the tool tag 4676. In this embodiment, the reader 6802 provides a first signal to the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612 and receives a second signal (e.g., a response signal) back from the tool tag 4676. After receiving, or in response to, the second signal or response signal from the tool tag 4676, the reader 6802 is configured to send another first signal to the tool tag 4676 and receive another second signal or response signal back from the tool tag 4676. For example, the reader 6802 is configured to continuously send and receive signals in a signal “loop” until instructed or controlled otherwise. In this embodiment, the reader 6802 determines the distances based on each of the first signal and second signal loops between the reader 6802 and the tool tag 4676. The reader 6802 stores or logs each of the determined distances and a corresponding time associated with the distance locally and / or in at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 (e.g., at 7110).-99- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0446] The method 7100 also includes determining the tool is stationary (at 7112). For example, the reader 6802 can determine that the tool 4612 is disposed of or positioned in a waste container based on the constant distance and / or lack of movement or change in distance of the tool tag 4676 associated with the tool 4612. In some embodiments, a trash or waste bin may include a waste tag, and then reader 6802 is configured to determine that the tool 4612 has been disposed of based on the difference in distances between the tool tag 4676 and the reader 6802 and the waste tag and the reader 6802. For example, if the difference between the distance from the tool tag 4676 and the reader 6802 and the distance from the waste tag and the reader 6802 is within a threshold distance (e.g., within six inches, within eight inches), then the reader 6802 can determine that the tool 4612 is stationary and thus disposed of.

[0447] The method 7100 further includes storing data and / or information associated with the determination that the tool 4612 is stationary (at 7114). For example, the reader 6802 is configured to store information including at least a final distance of the tool 4612 and a time in which the final distance was determined locally and / or in at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510.

[0448] FIG. 72 further illustrates a method 7200. The method 7200 can be performed by the reader 6802. For example, the reader 6802 is configured to simultaneously receive data and / or information from various components of the patient monitoring system 6800. As previously described and shown in 7202, the reader 6802 receives information and / or data from at least one of the dock assembly 4614 or the tool tag 4676 indicative of the tool 4612 being removed from the kit 4610.

[0449] The reader 6802 is also configured to determine a distance measurement of the tool 4612 that has been removed from the kit 4610 (at 7204). For example, the reader 6802 can provide one or more signals to the tool tag 4676 and receive at least one response signal (e.g., response tag signal) from the tool tag 4676. For example, the reader 6802 can send the signal to the tool tag 4676 in response to the determination that the tool 4612 has been removed from the kit 4610. In other embodiments, the reader 6802 is configured to send one or more signals to each of the tool tag 4676 associated with one of the tools 4612 and determine which tool 4612 has been removed based on a difference in determined distances between one of the tools 4612 and the rest of the tools 4612. For example, if the reader 6802 determines that the tools 4612 are positioned a first distance and one of the tool 4612 is -100- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777positioned a second distance, the reader 6802 can determine that the tool 4612 positioned the second distance is the tool removed from the kit 4610.

[0450] Further the reader 6802 is configured to determine a distance of the tool 4612 removed from the kit 4610 at a plurality of times (e.g., every minute, every thirty seconds). For example, the reader 6802 can determine that the tool 4612 is positioned at a third distance from a period of time (e.g., for two minute, for five minutes), and based on the determination that the tool 4612 has been positioned at the third distance for the period of time determine that the tool 4612 is either in use or disposed of. For example, in some embodiments, the waste bin includes a waste tag and the reader 6802 can determine that the tool 4612 has been disposed of based on the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612 being within a threshold distance of the waste tag for a period of time (e.g., five minutes, ten minutes).

[0451] FIG. 73 illustrates the patient monitoring system 7300 according to another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 73, the patient monitoring system 7300 includes a reader 7302 and an antenna 7304. The antenna 7304 is communicably coupled to the reader 7302. The reader 7302 can include a controller and / or control system including processing circuitry and a memory. As shown in FIG. 73, the reader 7302 and the antenna 7304 are positioned in or coupled to a structure within a patient care setting. As shown in FIG. 73, the reader 7302 and the antenna 7304 are each coupled to a bed 7306. For example, the reader 7302 can be coupled to a bottom side of the bed 7306 and the antenna 7304 can be coupled to a railing or side portion of the bed 7306. In some embodiments, the antenna 7304 is coupled (e.g., via wires) to the reader 7302 via a cable. In other embodiments, the reader 7302 and the antenna 7304 are positioned in the vicinity of a patient room near or adjacent to the bed 7306. For example, the reader 7302 and the antenna 7304 are positioned on or coupled to a structure, such as a monitor, a wall, or a bedside table, near or adjacent to the patient.104521 The reader 7302 is configured to generate a signal to be provided to a tag, such as the tool tag 4676. The antenna 7304 is configured to receive the generated signal form the reader 7302 and provide the signal to one or more tags, such as the kit tag 4613 or the tool tag 4676. For example, the reader 7302 can be configured to instruct or command the antenna 7304 to repeatedly or iteratively send or transmit a signal to the tool tag 4676. Each of the signals are received by the tool tag 4676 and the tool tag 4676 is configured to-101- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777provide a response signal to the antenna 7304. The response signal provided by the tool tag 4676 is indicative of a state of the tool tag 4676.[0453 J FIGS. 74-78 illustrate the tool tag 4676 according to an embodiment. The tool tag 4676 includes a burst pouch 7400. The burst pouch 7400 includes a fluid or liquid encapsulated in a cavity (e.g., a burst bubble, a blister pack).

[0454] The tool tag 4676 includes a moisture sensing RFID tag 7402. The moisture sensing RFID tag 7402 is configured to detect or sense the presence of moisture and provide a signal, to for example, the reader 7302 indicative of the presence of the moisture. In some embodiments, the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402 is positioned within the cavity of the burst pouch 7400. The burst pouch 7400 is configured, when engaged or pressed on by a user, to release the fluid such that the fluid contacts a moisture sensing RFID tag 7402.

[0455] As shown in FIGS. 74-76 and 78, the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402 includes circuitry 7404 (e.g., sensors). The circuitry 7404 is positioned on a surface of the RFID tag 7402. The circuitry 7404 are configured to, in response to be exposed to moisture (e.g., sensing fluid), provide a signal to the reader 7302.

[0456] As shown in FIG. 77, when a healthcare worker squeezes the burst pouch 7400, the fluid or solution floods the burst pouch 7400 (e.g., the form-fill-seal blister wetting the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402). In some embodiments, a tool 4612 may be packaged with an oral care liquid solution and the oral care liquid solution may have a burst pouch 7400 positioned such that the burst pouch 7400 is burst or squeezed during or in response to opening of the oral care solution.

[0457] According to this embodiment, the tool tag 4676 is configured to be a moisture and / or heat sensitive tag via the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402 (e.g., a passive RFID moisture sensing system). In some embodiments, the tool tag 4676 encapsulates or surrounds each of the burst pouch 7400 and the RFID tag 7402, such that and upon pressure or force, the burst pouch 7400 is configured to pop or bust releasing the fluid into a cavity and wetting the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402. The fluid touches or coats the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402. After being coated with fluid or sensing the presence of the fluid, the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402 is configured to provide a response signal to the antenna 7304 indicative of the presence of fluid or liquid. The antenna 7304 is configured to receive the signal from the tool tag 4676 and provide the signal to the reader 7302. The -102- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777reader 7302 is configured to read or categorize the signal. For example, the reader 7302 is configured to determine that the signal from the tool tag 4676 is indicative of liquid being present and provide a status (e.g., of liquid being present, the pouch being burst) to at least one of the surveillance system 4506 or the hub 4508 via the network 4512.

[0458] The reader 7302 is configured to store, locally in the memory or provide to at least one of the surveillance system 4506 or the hub 4508 for storage, data regarding the status of the tool tag 4676. For example, the reader 7302 is configured to store a time and date in which the status of the tool tag 4676 changes or is determined to be burst (e.g., liquid is present in the tag cavity).

[0459] As described herein, the reader 7302 is configured to control or command the antenna 7304 to repeatedly provide a signal to the tool tag 4676. When the burst pouch 7400 is still intact (e.g., pressure or force is not applied, the burst pouch 7400 is intact), the tool tag 4676 provides a signal (e.g., a response signal to the antenna 7304) indicative of the status of the burst pouch 7400 being intact. For example, the tool tag 4676 can have a set or stored default status of the burst pouch 7400 being intact. The reader 7302 can be configured to change the stored status only when the response signal from the tool tag 4676 is indicative of the burst pouch 7400 being wet or burst.

[0460] In some embodiments, the tool tag 4676 including the burst pouch 7400 is configured to be coupled to a package of each of the individual tools 4612. For example, each kit 4610 includes a plurality of tools 4612. Each of the tools 4612 are individually packaged, and each of the tools 4612 individually packaged are positioned in each kit 4610 (e.g., each of the tools 4612 individually packaged are positioned in a kit package). For example, each of the tools 4612 are sterile and individually packaged until a user or healthcare provider opens the package and provides oral care using the tool 4612 to the subject or patient. The tool tag 4676 including the burst pouch 7400 is configured to be selectively coupled or provided to each of the individual packages corresponding to each of the tools 4612 (e.g., the tool tag 4676 including the burst pouch 7400 is provided after the tool is 4612 is sterilized and packaged). In other embodiments, the tool tag 4676 including the burst pouch 7400 is integrally formed within the individual packaging.

[0461] After the burst pouch 7400 of the tool tag 4676 is burst, the tool tag 4676 is “moist” or “wet” and the tool tag 4676 is configured to send the response signal to the antenna 7304.-103- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777For example, the tool tag 4676 is configured to, after being pinged or receiving a signal provided by the antenna 7304, the tool tag 4676 sends a response signal that includes a moisture value. In some embodiments, the moisture value has a threshold that indicates the burst pouch 7400 was burst and therefore is indicative of the product being used and / or applied to the patient to provide oral care. In other embodiments, the moisture value is a binary value (e.g., “0” indicative of dry or not moist, and “1” indicative of moist or wet).

[0462] As shown in FIGS. 76 and 77, the tool tag 4676 and the burst pouch 7400 are coupled to an antiseptic cleaning package 7406. As shown in FIG. 76, the burst pouch 7400 is integrally formed with the antiseptic cleaning package 7406. In other embodiments the burst pouch 7400 is separate from the antiseptic cleaning package 7406 and is configured to be coupled to the antiseptic cleaning package 7406. As shown in FIG. 77, the tool tag 4676 is coupled to the burst pouch 7400 and the burst pouch 7400 is coupled to with the antiseptic cleaning package 7406. In some embodiments, the burst pouch 7400 is integrally formed with the antiseptic cleaning package 7406.

[0463] As previously described the antenna 7304 receives the response signal and provides the response signal to the reader 7302. The reader 7302 is configured to read and / or analyze the signal from the tool tag 4676 and provide the information or data to the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, and / or remote system 4510 for storing / logging and / or additional analysis. When the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, and / or remote system 4510 receives the data from the reader 7302, at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or remote system 4510 records the moisture value along with the date and time. At least one of the reader 7302, the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or remote system 4510 is configured to summarizes records to eliminate duplicative entries or data. At least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or remote system 4510 is configured to summarize the data into compliance data that can be used to for example, analyze compliance, analyze work flow, and / or analyze tool 4612 usage (e.g., type used, volume used).

[0464] As shown in FIGS. 79 and 80, the tool tag 4676 including the burst pouch 7400 can be coupled to or positioned within a self-care tool 4612 of the patient monitoring system 7300. For example, the tool 4612 is configured to be used by the patient.-104- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0465] The tool 4612 includes a cup 7802. The cup 7802 is configured to store the tool tag 4676 and for example an oral care solution. The cup 7802 is also configured to receive and / or store a tool 4612 such as a toothbrush.[0466) The cup 7802 includes a solution cavity 7804 positioned within the cup 7802. The solution cavity 7804 is configured to store a liquid such as an oral care solution. The tool tag 4676 including the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402 is positioned within the cup 7802 above the solution cavity 7804. For example, the solution cavity 7804 is sealed with a barrier or includes a pierceable barrier positioned along a top of the solution cavity 7804. According to this embodiment, upon opening or breaking the barrier at the top of the solution cavity 7804, the liquid positioned within the solution cavity 7804 contacts the circuitry 7404 of the tool tag 4676 causing the moisture sensing RFID tag 7402 to provide a provide a signal (e.g., a tag signal) to the reader 7302 indicating the presence of liquid. The presence of liquid is indicative of oral care being provided.

[0467] The tool 4612 includes a toothbrush 7606. At least a portion of the toothbrush 7606 is positioned within the cup 7602. For example, the brush portion of the toothbrush 7606 is positioned within the cup 7602 and at least a portion of a handle of the toothbrush 7606 extends out of the cup 7602. The brush portion of the toothbrush 7606 is configured to burst or pierce the seal or barrier positioned across the cup 7602. When the brush of the toothbrush 7606 pierce the barrier, the oral care solution is released and / or can be removed from the solution cavity 7604. In some embodiments, when the seal of the solution cavity 7604 is pierced, a portion of the oral care solution engages with or touches the burst pouch 7400 of the tool tag 4676 causing the tool tag 4676 to provide a moisture value indicative of the burst pouch 7400 being wet or burst to the antenna 7304.

[0468] FIG. 81 illustrates a method 7700 of using or operation of the patient monitoring system 7300. The method 7700 includes repeatedly providing a signal to a tool tag 4676 associated with a tool 4612 (at 7702). For example, the reader 7302 is configured to repeatedly or iteratively control or command the antenna 7304 to provide a signal to the tool tag 4676 associated with the tool 4612. The tool tag 4676 is configured to send a second signal to response signal to each signal provided by the antenna 7304 (at 7704). The method 7100 also includes storing data and / or information associated with the signals (e.g., the first signal form the antenna 7304, the second signal from the tool tag 4676) (at 7706). For-105- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777example, the information can be stored locally and / or in one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508 or the remote system 4510.

[0469] The method 7700 includes removing the tool 4612 from the kit 4610 (at 7708). For example, the healthcare provider removes the tool 4612 from the kit 4610. In some embodiments, the antenna 7304 is configured to communicate with one of the dock assembly 4614 and / or the tool tag 4676 to determine the removal of the tool 4612 from the kit 4610.

[0470] The method 7700 also includes bursting a burst pouch 7400 of the tool tag 4676 causing the tool tag 4676 to contact a liquid (at 7710). For example, the healthcare provider can apply pressure to the burst pouch 7400 causing the burst pouch 7400 to burst and release a liquid that comes into contact with the tool tag 4676. In other embodiments, tearing open a packaging of the tool 4612 causes the burst pouch 7400 to burst or open releasing the liquid onto the tool tag 4676.

[0471] The method 7700 includes providing a response signal indicative of a moisture value (at 7712). For example, in response to the tool tag 4676 being wet or contacting a liquid due to the bursting of the burst pouch 7400, the tool tag 4676 is configured to send a signal (e.g., a moisture signal) to the antenna 7304. The antenna 7304 is configured to receive the moisture signal and the reader 7302 is configured to read and / or interpret the moisture value associated with the signal.

[0472] The method 7700 includes storing or logging data or information related to the moisture signal (at 7714). For example, the reader 7302 is configured to store the moisture value, and a time in which the moisture value was received by the antenna 7304.

[0473] The method 7700 also includes providing oral care (at 7716). For example, the healthcare provider, after opening the tool 4612 and bursting the burst pouch 7400, provides oral care to the patient using the tool 4612.

[0474] FIG. 82 illustrates another portion of the patient care delivery system 8100. The patient care delivery system 8100 is configured to be positioned in a patient care setting (e.g., adjacent to the patient).-106- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0475] The patient care delivery system 8100 includes the care system 4502. The care system 4502 is configured to be used (e.g., by a healthcare provider) to provide oral care. For example, the care system 4502 is a tool 4612. The tool 4612 is configured to be positioned in a mouth of the patient for cleaning or brushing.

[0476] The patient care delivery system 8100 includes a tool tag 4676. The tool tag 4676 is coupled to the tool body 4802. The tool tag 4676 is configured to be communicably coupled to other portions of the patient care delivery system 8100 as previously described.

[0477] The tool 4612 includes a connector 4804. The connector 4804 is positioned on a distal end of the tool 4612. The connector 4804 is configured to be coupled to, for example, the suction system 4504. In some embodiments, the connector 4804 includes an antenna or reader and is communicably coupled to the tool tag 4676. For example, the connector 4804 can send a signal to the tool tag 4676 and the tool tag 4676 can provide a tag signal back to the connector 4804. The tag signal can be indicative of a tool type, batch number, or use instructions. In some embodiments, the connector 4804 is communicably coupled to at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, and the remote system 4510 (e.g., as shown in the patient monitoring system 5100, as shown in the patient monitoring system 5600). In some embodiments, the connector 4804 is configured to be coupled to the closerange sensor 5102 or the suction handle 5602 as previously described.

[0478] The patient care delivery system 8100 also includes the suction system 4504. The suction system 4504 includes the suction tubing 5210. The suction tubing 5210 is configured to be coupled (e.g., fluidly coupled) to the tools 4612 (e.g., at a first end of the suction tubing 5210). For example, the suction tubing 5210 is configured to be coupled to each of the tools 4612 when providing oral care that requires suction. In some embodiments, the suction tubing 5210 is configured to be press fit onto a variety of tool types. For example, when coupled to the tool 4612, the suction tubing 5210 is configured to receive fluid (e.g., saliva, debris) from the patient and provide the fluid to a waste container (e.g., a cannister, a waste bin).

[0479] The suction system 4504 includes a cannister 8102. The cannister 8102 is positioned in a patient care setting (e.g., adjacent to the patent, in a patient room). The cannister 8102 is coupled (e.g., fluidly coupled) to an end of the suction tubing 5210 (e.g., a second end of the suction tubing 5210). The cannister 8102 is configured to receive fluid from the suction -107- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777tubing 5210. For example, the suction tubing 5210 fluidly couples the cannister 8102 to the tool 4612, and the cannister 8102 is configured store or dispose of the fluid.|0480] The cannister 8102 includes a canister housing 8104. The canister housing 8104 is positioned in the patient care setting. For example, the canister housing 8104 is configured to be removably coupled to an IV pole or other structure (e.g., a bed frame, a wall) in the patient care setting. The canister housing 8104 is configured to store fluid and / or waste received from the tool 4612 through the suction tubing 5210.

[0481] The canister housing 8104 includes a lid 8106. The lid 8106 is positioned on a side or end of the canister housing 8104. The lid 8106 is configured to be removed from the cannister 8102 to facilitate waste removal and cleaning of the canister housing 8104.

[0482] The lid 8106 includes a port 8108. The port 8108 is configured to receive the end of the suction tubing 5210 to fluidly couple the cannister 8102 to the tool 4612.

[0483] The lid 8106 also includes a suction pump 8109. The suction pump 8109 is positioned on or within the lid 8106. The suction pump 8109 is configured to 3809 provide suction through the suction tubing 5210 to the tool 4612. In some embodiments, the suction pump 8109 is battery powered. In other embodiments, the suction pump 8109 is coupled to a power source (e.g., a wall outlet). For example, the suction pump 8109 may be coupled to a wall outlet via a wire.

[0484] The canister housing 8104 includes a base 8110. The base 8110 is coupled to the lid 8106. The base 8110 is configured to couple the canister housing 8104 to a structure in the patient care setting.

[0485] The canister housing 8104 includes a reservoir 8112. The reservoir 8112 is coupled to the base 8110. The reservoir 8112 is configured to receive the fluid and / or waste. For example, the port 8108 extends through the lid 8106. The port 8108 provides the fluid and / or waste from the suction tubing 5210 through the lid 8106 to reservoir 8112.

[0486] The base 8110 includes a base housing 8114. The base housing 8114 is positioned adjacent to the reservoir 8112. The base housing 8114 is configured to be coupled to a structure in the patient care setting. For example, the base housing 8114 can be coupled to-108- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777an IV pole or a mobile monitor station. The base housing 8114 is also configured to store or house various components (e.g., electronics) of the cannister 8102 as described herein.|0487] The base 8110 also includes a base connector 8116. The base connector 8116 is coupled to the base housing 8114. The base connector 8116 is also coupled to each of the lid 8106 and the reservoir 8112. For example, the base connector 8116 extends annually around an edge of each of the lid 8106 and the reservoir 8112. In some embodiments, the base housing 8114 extends down from the base connector 8116 adjacent to the reservoir 8112.

[0488] The cannister 8102 includes a power source 8118. The power source 8118 is configured to provide power to the components of the cannister 8102 . For example, the power source 8118 can be a wired connection to a power source. In other embodiments, the power source 8118 is a battery (e.g., rechargeable battery) positioned within the base 8110.

[0489] The connector 4804 of the tool 4612 includes one or more flow tags 8120 (e.g., flow pellets). The flow tags 8120 are stored within the connector 4804. The flow tags 8120 are configured to be released from the connector 4804 when flow is presence through the connector 4804. For example, the tool 4612 provides at least one of fluid or waste through each of the tool body 4802 and the connector 4804, and the connector 4804 provides the fluid or waste to the suction tubing 5210. As fluid flows through the connector 4804, the connector 4804 is configured to release the flow tags 8120. The suction tubing 5210 is configured to receive the flow tags 8120 and provide the flow tags 8120 to the port 8108. The port 8108 is configured to provide the flow tags 8120 through the port 8108 to the reservoir 8112. For example, the flow tags 8120 are RFID pellets configured to be communicably coupled to the cannister 8102. In other embodiments, the flow tags 8120 are communicably coupled to the cannister 8102 through Bluetooth connection. The flow tags 8120 are configured to send a tag signal (e.g., a flow tag signal) to the cannister 8102.

[0490] In some embodiments, the flow tags 8120 include or store information associated with the tool 4612. For example, the flow tags 8120 can be a flow and tool tag 8120. In this embodiment, the flow tags 8120 is unique to the tool 4612. For example, each of the tool 4612 in the kit 4610 includes flow tags 8120 associated specifically with one of the tool 4612. The flow tags 8120, when in the reservoir 8112, is configured to provide a signal-109- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777indicative of the presence of the flow tags 8120 and indicative of a tool type of the tool 4612.[0491 J As shown in FIG. 83, the base 8110 includes a flow tag reader 8202. The flow tag reader 8202 is positioned within the base 8110. For example, the flow tag reader 8202 is positioned on a portion of the base 8110 adjacent to or closest to the reservoir 8112. The flow tag reader 8202 is communicably coupled to the flow tags 8120. The flow tag reader 8202 is configured to send a signal (e.g., a search signal, a close-range signal) to the flow tags 8120. For example, the flow tag reader 8202 is configured to send the search signal to determine if a flow tags 8120 is positioned within the reservoir 8112. The flow tags 8120 are configured to send the tag signal (e.g., a response tag signal), and the flow tag reader 8202 is configured to receive the tag signal from the flow tags 8120. The flow tag reader 8202 is also configured to also receive a signal (e.g., a tool tag signal) from the tool tag 4676 of the tool 4612. For example, the flow tag reader 8202 is also communicably coupled to the tool 4612. In this embodiment, the flow tag reader 8202 can receive data or information associated with the tool tag 4676 (e.g., the tool type).[04921 The flow tag signal (e.g., the response flow tag signal) is indicative that the flow tags 8120 are positioned in the reservoir 8112. The flow tags 8120 being positioned in the reservoir 8112 is indicative that oral care has been or is currently being provided to a patient. For example, the flow tags 8120 are only present in the reservoir 8112 in response to oral care being provided to the patient.

[0493] In some embodiments, the flow tag reader 8202 is configured to receive the tag signal from the flow tags 8120. For example, the flow tag reader 8202 is configured to be in a “sleep” or “ready” mode such that when one of the flow tags 8120 is present (e.g., positioned in the reservoir 8112) the flow tag reader 8202 receive the tag signal from the flow tags 8120. In this embodiment, the flow tags 8120 are configured to initiate communication with the flow tag reader 8202.

[0494] The cannister 8102 also includes a cannister controller 8204. The cannister controller 8204 is positioned in the base 8110. The cannister controller 8204 is communicably coupled to the flow tag reader 8202. For example, the cannister controller 8204 is configured to receive a signal from the cannister controller 8204 indicative of the tag signal from the flow tags 8120. The cannister controller 8204 is also communicably -110- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777coupled to at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510. The cannister controller 8204 is configured to provide a signal indicative of the presence of the flow tags 8120 to one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510. For example, the cannister controller 8204 provides a signal indicative of a time in which the flow tag reader 8202 detects or determines that the flow tags 8120 is present in the reservoir 8112, and at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 stores this data or information (e.g., in a patient portal, in a log).

[0495] The cannister 8102 also includes a timer 8206 (e.g., a real time clock (RTC). the timer 8206 is communicably coupled to the cannister controller 8204. The timer 8206 is configured to store and / or provide a signal indicative of a count or time to the cannister controller 8204. For example, the cannister controller 8204 is configured to receive the signal from the timer 8206, and in response to the signal, cause the flow tag reader 8202 to provide a signal (e.g., to determine if one of the flow tags 8120 is present).

[0496] The flow tag reader 8202 includes a memory 8208. The memory 8208 is positioned in the base 8110. The memory 8208 is communicably coupled to at least the cannister controller 8204. For example, the memory 8208 is configured to receive data or information from the cannister controller 8204. The cannister controller 8204 is configured to store information or data received by the cannister 8102 from the flow tags 8120 in the memory 8208.

[0497] The cannister 8102 also includes a base port 8210. The base port 8210 is positioned on the base 8110. The base port 8210 is communicably coupled to the cannister controller 8204. The base port 8210 is configured to receive a device (e.g., a USB drive, a wired connection) to provide data and / or information from the cannister controller 8204 to the device.

[0498] The tool 4612 defines a conduit 8212. The conduit 8212 extends from a distal end to a proximal end of the tool 4612. For example, the conduit 8212 extends from suction swab 4806 and through each of the tool body 4802 and the connector 4804. The conduit 8212 is configured to receive fluid from the suction swab 4806 and provide the fluid to each of the tool body 4802 and the connector 4804. The connector 4804 provides the fluid from the conduit 8212 to the suction tubing 5210.-Ill- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0499] The tool 4612 includes a flow tag cavity 8214. The flow tag cavity 8214 is positioned in the connector 4804 of the tool 4612. The flow tag cavity 8214 is configured to store the flow tags 8120. The flow tag cavity 8214 is coupled to the conduit 8212. For example, as flow passes through the conduit 8212, the flow tags 8120 are released or provided to the conduit 8212. The connector 4804 is configured to provide the flow tags 8120 within the conduit 8212 to the suction tubing 5210.

[0500] As shown in FIG. 83, the base 8110 of the cannister 8102 includes a mount 8302. The mount 8302 extends from the base connector 8116. The mount 8302 is configured to be coupled to a structure within the patient care setting (e.g., a wall, an IV pole, a monitor cart)[0501 J FIG. 84 illustrates a method 8400 of using or operating the patient care delivery system 8100. For example, the method 8400 includes providing a signal (at 8402). For example, the flow tag reader 8202 is configured to provide a signal (e.g., a search signal).

[0502] The method 8400 includes determining if the tag is present (at 8404). For example, if the flow and tool tag 8120 is positioned within the reservoir 8112, the flow tags 8120 are configured to provide a tag signal (e.g., a flow tag signal, a response flow tag signal). If the flow tags 8120 are not present (e.g., not positioned in the reservoir 8112), then the flow tag reader 8202 is configured to continue providing a signal (e.g., return to 8402).

[0503] If the flow tags 8120 is present, a tag signal is received (at 8406). For example, the flow tag reader 8202 is configured to receive the response flow tag signal from the flow tags 8120.

[0504] The method 8400 also includes storing the data associated with the tag signal (at 8408). For example, the flow tag reader 8202 is configured to provide the data associated with the response flow tag signal to the cannister controller 8204, and the cannister controller 8204 is configured to store the data. For example, the cannister controller 8204 can store the data locally in the timer 8206 and provide the data to at least one of the surveillance system 4506, the hub 4508, or the remote system 4510 (e.g., via the network 4512) for storing and / or logging in a patient portal.VIII. Overview of an Example Oral Care Device-112- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777

[0505] FIGS. 85-93 depicts an oral care device 8500 including a handle assembly 8502, for an oral care system according to one embodiment. As described in more detail herein, the oral care device 8500 is configured to facilitate administering of oral care to a patient.[0506) As shown in FIGS. 85-93, the handle assembly 8502 includes a handle body 8504. The handle body 8504 is configured to be received, or held, by a user (e.g., a healthcare provider, a nurse). The handle body 8504 defines a center axis Ac.

[0507] The handle body 8504 includes a first end 8506 and a second end 8508. The second end 8508 is positioned on an opposite end of the handle body 8504 than the first end 8506. The first end 8506 includes a first end opening 8510, and the second end 8508 includes a second end opening 8512.

[0508] The handle body 8504 includes a handle cavity 8514. The handle cavity 8514 is cylindrical in shape and extends along the center axis Ac. The handle cavity 8514 is fluidly coupled to the first end opening 8510. The handle cavity 8514 is also fluidly coupled to the second end opening 8512. For example, the first end opening 8510 receives fluid, for example, from a patient when performing oral care. The first end opening 8510 provides fluid and / or air to the handle cavity 8514. The handle cavity 8514 provides the fluid and / or air to the second end opening 8512. In some embodiments, the second end opening 8512 is configured to provide fluid to a tube and / or a waste disposal bin (e.g., bag, package).

[0509] The handle body 8504 also includes a socket 8515. The socket 8515 is positioned on the first end 8506 of the handle body 8504. The socket 8515 as described in more detail below, the socket 8515 is configured to receive additional components of the oral care device 8500 to couple the component to the handle assembly 8502.

[0510] The socket 8515 includes a first ring 8516. The first ring 8516 extends from the first end 8506 of the handle body 8504. The first ring 8516 is centered on a ring axis AR. The ring axis AR is offset from the center axis Ac. For example, the ring axis AR is vertically offset from the center axis Ac when viewed along a side view (e.g., as shown in FIGS. 86 and 87). The first ring 8516 is manufactured from a flexible material to facilitate receiving components of the oral care device 8500 as described in more detail below.

[0511] The handle assembly 8502 also includes a connector joint 8517. The connector joint 8517 is configured to be received by the socket 8515. As shown in at least FIGS. 85-93, the -113- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777handle assembly 8502 is in a rotational position (e.g., an assembly position, an oral care providing position). The connector joint 8517 is disposed (e.g., positioned) in the socket 8515. For example, the connector joint 8517 may be press-fit into the socket 8515. The connector joint 8517 is configured to be rotatable relative to the handle body 8504. For example, the connector joint 8517 is rotatable between at least a first position and a second position relative to the handle body 8504 as described in more detail below.

[0512] The connector joint 8517 includes a connector body or a second ring 8518. The second ring 8518 is centered along the ring axis AR (e.g., is offset from the center axis Ac). The second ring 8518 is configured to be received by the first ring 8516. The second ring 8518 has a second ring diameter that is less than the first ring diameter of the first ring 8516. The first ring 8516 is configured to receive the second ring 8518 such that the first ring 8516 surrounds at least a portion of the second ring 8518. The second ring 8518 defines a second ring opening 8519.

[0513] The connector joint 8517 includes a sleeve 8520. According to this embodiment, the sleeve 8520 is cylindrical in shape. In other embodiments, the sleeve 8520 may have a different shape, such as a rectangular prism. The sleeve 8520 extends through a first portion of the second ring 8518, through the second ring opening 8519, and through a second portion of the second ring 8518.

[0514] The sleeve 8520 includes a sleeve body 8522. The sleeve body 8522 has a first sleeve end 8524 and a second sleeve end 8526. The second sleeve end 8526 is positioned on an end of the sleeve body 8522 opposite the first sleeve end 8524. The first sleeve end 8524 has a first connector opening 8528 and the second sleeve end 8526 has a second connector opening 8529.

[0515] The sleeve body 8522 defines a connector cavity 8530. The connector cavity 8530 extends along a longitudinal or center axis Ac of the sleeve body 8522. The connector cavity 8530 is selectively fluidly coupled to the handle cavity 8514 as described in more detail below. The connector joint 8517 is configured such that the connector cavity 8530 is aligned with the handle cavity 8514 at a rotational position (e.g., an open position, a fluid receiving position) of the connector joint 8517 relative to the socket 8515. For example, in the rotation position (e.g., see FIGS. 85, 86, and 91), at least a portion of the sleeve 8520 is axially aligned (e.g., along the center axis Ac) with the handle body 8504 causing the -114- 4930-6072-7437Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777connector cavity 8530 to be aligned with the first end 8506 facilitating the flow from the sleeve 8520 to the handle body 8504.|0516] The oral care device 8500 also includes a conduit 8532. The conduit 8532 includes a conduit body 8534. According to this embodiment, the conduit body 8534 is cylindrical in shape. In other embodiments, the conduit body 8534 may have a different shape, such as a rectangular prism. A portion of the conduit body 8534 (e.g., a first end of the conduit body 8534) is configured to be received by the sleeve 8520. For example, the conduit body 8534 includes a conduit end 8535 that is inserted into (e.g., received by) within th...

Claims

Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A patient care delivery system comprising:a first kit comprising a first tool; anda dock assembly comprising:a base,an arm coupled to the base and extending from the base,a first sensor disposed within the base or the arm,an indicator positioned on the base or the arm, anda processing circuit disposed within the base or the arm, the processing circuit comprising a memory and one or more processors, the one or more processors configured to:receive a first signal from the first sensor when the first kit is at least one of: coupled to the arm, suspended in front of the arm, or adjacent to the arm,after receiving the first signal, cause the indicator to provide a first indication to a user, andafter not receiving the first signal, cause the indicator to provide a second indication to the user.

2. The patient care delivery system of claim 1, further comprising a hanger assembly comprising:a hanger base; anda hanger body extending from the hanger base, the hanger body configured to selectively couple the first tool to the hanger assembly;wherein the base comprises a front plate having a slot, the slot configured to receive the hanger base while the hanger body extends from the front plate.

3. The patient care delivery system of claim 2, wherein:the first sensor is disposed within the arm;the dock assembly further comprises a second sensor disposed within the base; and the one or more processors are further configured to:receive a second signal from the second sensor when the hanger base is received within the slot, and-134- 4908-3988-0833Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777after receiving the second signal and not receiving the first signal, cause the indicator to provide a third indication to the user.

4. The patient care delivery system of claim 3, wherein the slot defines a narrowed portion configured to receive the hanger base, when the hanger base is received by the narrowed portion, the hanger base engages the second sensor.

5. The patient care delivery system of claim 3, wherein the first sensor is disposed within the arm offset from a longitudinal axis of the arm.

6. The patient care delivery system of claim 3, wherein the first sensor is a radiofrequency identification sensor (RFID sensor) and the second sensor is a switch sensor.

7. The patient care delivery system of claim 2, wherein the hanger assembly further comprises a clip extending from the hanger body, the clip comprising a first arm and a second arm configured to engage the first tool.

8. The patient care delivery system of claim 2, further comprising a second kit comprising a second tool;wherein the first tool comprises a first tag;wherein the second tool comprises a second tag;wherein the first signal is associated with the first tag; andwherein the one or more processors are further configured to:receive a second signal from the first sensor when the second kit is at least one of: coupled to the arm, suspended in front of the arm, or adjacent to the arm,after receiving the second signal, cause the indicator to provide a second indication to the user, andafter not receiving the first signal and not receiving the second signal, cause the indicator to provide the second indication to the user.

9. The patient care delivery system of claim 8, wherein the one or more processors are configured to receive a patient care plan indicative of a first oral care task associated with the first tool to be completed within a first time interval and a second oral care task associated with the second tool to be completed within a second time interval related to the first time interval.-135- 4908-3988-0833Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-077710. The patient care delivery system of claim 9, wherein the one or more processors are configured to:after receiving the first signal at a threshold time during the first time interval, cause the indicator to provide a reminder indication, andafter receiving the first signal after the first time interval elapsed, cause the indicator to provide a warning indication.

11. The patient care delivery system of claim 10, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to after not receiving the first signal, calculate the second time interval.

12. The patient care delivery system of claim 11, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to:after receiving the second signal at the threshold time during the second time interval, cause the indicator to provide a second reminder indication, andafter receiving the second signal after the second time interval elapsed, cause the indicator to provide a second warning indication.

13. The patient care delivery system of claim 1, further comprising a wall mount, the wall mount comprising a first wing and a second wing, the first wing and the second wing configured to receive a portion of the base.

14. The patient care delivery system of claim 1, wherein:the base comprises a base housing comprising a side housing and a rear plate, the rear plate being rotatably coupled to the side housing;the base housing defining a base cavity; andwhen the rear plate is in an open position, the base cavity is accessible.

15. A handle assembly for an oral care device, the handle assembly comprising:a handle body comprising:a first end having a first end opening,a handle cavity fluidly coupled to the first end opening, anda socket; and-136- 4908-3988-0833Atty. Dkt. No.: 113963-0777a connector joint disposed within the socket and rotatable relative to the handle body, the connector joint comprising a sleeve having a connector cavity configured to receive a conduit, the connector joint configured such that the connector cavity is aligned with the handle cavity at a rotational position of the connector joint relative to the socket.

16. An oral care device comprising:the handle assembly of claim 15; anda conduit comprising a conduit body having a conduit end inserted within the sleeve, the conduit body defining a conduit cavity that is aligned with the handle cavity at the rotational position.

17. The oral care device of claim 16, wherein the handle body comprises a plurality of protrusions, each of the plurality of protrusions define a recessed portion configured to receive a closed position.

18. The oral care device of claim 16, wherein:the socket comprises a first ring centered on a ring axis; andthe connector joint comprises a second ring centered on the ring axis.

19. The oral care device of claim 18, wherein:the first ring comprises a first socket arm and a second socket arm, the second socket arm being positioned a distance away from the first socket arm and defining a gap therebetween; andeach of the first socket arm and the second socket arm are configured to receive the second ring.

20. The oral care device of claim 19, wherein the first socket arm defines a first notch and the second socket arm defines a second notch, the first notch and the second notch configured to bias the connector joint to the rotational position.-137- 4908-3988-0833

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