# Sanitation-Alerting Wristbands The Hyginex Bracelet Monitors Hand-Washing in Medical Environments By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyginex-bracelet References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/08/digital-hygiene-bracelet.html) & [hyginex](http://www.hyginex.com/) While it may be assumed that medical staff are on their A game when it comes to sanitizing their hands on a regular basis, the Hyginex Bracelet shows that many of them require a prompt to do so. The Hyginex Bracelet is not necessarily a reflection on their neglect, but more on the need to [wash hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinoosh) more frequently as well as the distractions that take place in their profession. Essentially, the Hyginex Bracelet is paired with [sensor-embedded soap dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company) to monitor whether their hands have been washed properly or not. There is also a [tiny red LED light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband) to remind medical practitioners to wash their hands between patients. The Hyginex Bracelet then sends hygiene regimen information to hospital managers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increasing Hand Hygiene Monitoring:** The Hyginex Bracelet highlights the need for increased monitoring of hand hygiene in medical environments. - **Technological Solutions for Sanitation:** The Hyginex Bracelet represents a disruptive innovation in the development of wearable technology for facilitating proper hand-washing. - **Enhancing Sanitation Practices in Healthcare:** The Hyginex Bracelet presents an opportunity to improve sanitation practices and reduce the spread of infections in medical facilities. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from implementing innovative solutions like the Hyginex Bracelet to enhance hygiene practices. - **Wearable Technology:** The development of the Hyginex Bracelet showcases the potential for wearable technology to play a role in promoting hand hygiene. - **Iot and Sensor Technology:** The integration of IoT and sensor technology in the Hyginex Bracelet demonstrates the potential for similar innovations in monitoring hygiene practices across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [AI-Powered Sanitizer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igiene-hand-sanitizer-dispenser.md) - [Senior-Focused Hydration Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myelixa.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Staff Health-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-healthcare-assistant.md) - [Child-Centric Hand Hygiene Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hygiene-app.md) - [Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholmonitoring-bracelet.md) - [Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teltonika.md) - [Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safebeing.md)