Abstract: A system includes at least one processor configured to provide a plurality of closed-access network micro-communities associated with a corresponding plurality of institutions. Each micro-community and corresponding institution may have an associated access list. The processor may display on user devices a user interface portal which is confined to the selected micro-community. The processor may receive via the user interface portal user data from the member users, which is instantly visible in the user interface portal to all member users. The processor may also receive via the user interface portal institution data from one or more administrators of the institution associated with the selected micro-community, which is also instantly visible in the user interface portal to all member users. The processor thus provides a secured-access open exchange between the member users and a secured-access feed from the institution to the member users.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided including a male latch member a female receptacle having first and second pairs of opposing resilient arms for locking with the latch member. Locking is accomplished by moving the latch member with respect to the receptacle in a first direction, and unlocking with the latch member is accomplished by moving the latch member an additional distance further in the first direction. The first and second pairs of opposing resilient arms lock the latch member in any rotational orientation of the first direction of the latch member. Other locking mechanism embodiments include planar members and flanges for mounting to various substrates.

Abstract: A locking apparatus is disclosed. The locking apparatus includes a female receptor for locking with a male member. The male member locks with the female receptor by moving the male member with respect to the female receptor in a first direction. The male member is unlocked from the female receptor by moving the male member an additional distance further in the first direction. The female receptor includes resilient arms to hold and release the male member and spring arms that contact the resilient arms.

Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.

Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.