Hospitalized, bedridden patients often face significant hygiene-related care gaps due to manual, schedule-based checks and stretched clinical staff. This can lead to discomfort, increased infection risk, and diminished patient experience, especially for those unable to request help due to post-operational or mental conditions or lacking care from relatives. Recognizing this challenge, EPAM Lithuania held an Innovation hackathon and partnered with St. Rokas Hospital in Vilnius to co-create a Smart Nose – a connected sensor and machine-learning-based hygiene monitoring solution. The project aimed to detect hygiene needs in real time using air sensors and wireless connectivity, sending instant alerts to staff and enabling rapid, responsive care.