Introduction
As the healthcare industry is being digitalized, Smart Hospitals are rapidly coming into picture. With advanced technology such as AI, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT) etc. Hospitals are leaning towards improved patient care and increased operational efficiency.
This is the way the future of medicine is changing towards more intelligent and patient-focused care solutions.
What are Smart Hospitals?
Smart hospitals are those which use modern technology like automatic processes, AI driven data insights and real time monitoring of patients. Unlike traditional hospitals, which rely on paper-based processes and require more human interventions, smart hospitals aim toward more enhanced patient care through automations.
Key features of Smart Hospitals
- Electronic Medical Records: EMRs are helpful in storing the medical records of a patient digitally. Thus, preventing heavy paperwork. The integration of AI assists in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Remote Patient Monitoring: Wearables are integrated with hospital EMRs which help in monitoring patients while they are comfort of their homes.
- Self-Adjustable beds like smart beds adjust automatically to enhance patient comfort.
- Robotic Surgeries: Robots help surgeons to conduct surgeries with more precision and in minimally invasive way.
- Automated day-to-day operations: AI chatbots helps in automatic appointment scheduling.
Challenges in Smart Hospitals
- Modern technology requires heavy investments.
- There are threats to patient data due to cybersecurity threats.
- Healthcare workers show resistance to change.
Conclusion
The future holds a scope for more and more smart hospitals with a vision of improved and more personalized patient care. With the advances in IoT, cybersecurity, AI and Machine Learning; we can overcome the challenges ensuring better accessibility and patient outcomes.