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The Concept and Significance of Digital Hospitals

The widespread adoption of information technologies in healthcare has introduced the digital hospital concept. A digital hospital is a medical facility where integrated digital technologies streamline patient care processes and enhance healthcare service safety and efficiency.

However, simply utilizing information technology does not qualify a hospital as a true digital hospital. A fully digital hospital seamlessly integrates administrative, financial, and medical processes, allowing patients and healthcare professionals to access data remotely while ensuring interoperability between medical devices and hospital information systems.

Key Components of Digital Hospitals

Digital hospitals incorporate the following essential systems:

✔ Hospital Information Management System (HIMS): Facilitates digital storage and management of patient data.
✔ Imaging and PACS Systems: Enables digital archiving and accessibility of radiology images.
✔ Telemedicine and Mobile Health Solutions: Allows remote access to healthcare services.
✔ Medication and Inventory Management Systems: Ensures accurate tracking of drug dosages and supply chain efficiency.
✔ Automated Reporting and Data Analytics: Supports decision-making processes in hospital management.

These technologies enhance operational efficiency, improve patient safety, and reduce the workload of healthcare professionals.

Advantages of Digital Hospitals

📌 Reduces Patient Waiting Times: Doctors and nurses can access patient information anytime, anywhere, accelerating treatment processes.
📌 Minimizes Medical Errors: Digital patient records help prevent administrative and clinical mistakes.
📌 Lowers Costs and Supports Sustainability: Reduces paper consumption, cutting stationery and archiving expenses.
📌 Speeds Up Diagnosis and Treatment: Electronic health records enable faster and more accurate diagnoses.
📌 Enhances Patient Safety: Automated alerts prevent medication errors and allergic reactions.
📌 Optimizes Financial Resources: Improves inventory and resource management, increasing hospital efficiency.

While transitioning to a digital hospital may seem like a costly investment, it ultimately delivers significant long-term savings and enhances hospital management efficiency.

Artech’s Solutions for Digital Hospitals

Artech Operating Room Integration System

Manufactured in compliance with 2017/745 Medical Device Regulation and IEC-60601 Medical Device Standards, the Artech Digital Negatoscope and Telemedicine System provide real-time access to surgical procedures, PACS images, and medical data during operations.

The Artech Operating Room Integration System is actively used in 11 City Hospitals and many public and private healthcare facilities.

Artech Mobile Medical Stations

As Turkey’s first locally manufactured Artech Mobile Medical Stations, these ergonomic, hygienic, and portable digital workstations are designed for ICUs, clinical areas, and patient wards. They enhance healthcare worker comfort while accelerating hospital digitalization.

Artech Bedside & ICU Computer

Equipped with a sterile keyboard and touchscreen, this system is integrated with Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS), allowing medical staff to quickly and securely access patient information.

Artech Pendant Computer

With a compact and lightweight design, this system improves efficiency in blood collection cabins and laboratories, reducing errors and streamlining workflows through real-time digital data access.

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