Improvement of hospital airborne infectious isolation rooms using iot technology

L. A. Roy, F. K. Tekweme

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Abstract

IoT technology can be used to improve the overall management of hospital infrastructure. This paper presents a case study whereby IoT technology is used to monitor and manage a cluster of AIIRs (Airborne Infectious Isolation Rooms) in a live environment. The remote management of alarms and room functionality reduces the unnecessary exposure of healthcare workers and provides an improved response time compared to a human resource. The results of real-time live testing during the COVID-19 Pandemic are discussed in this paper. We were able to reduce the exposure of human resources during the pandemic by providing remote monitoring and control of healthcare infrastructure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020
PublisherIEOM Society
Pages48-52
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781792361234
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2020 - Harare, Zimbabwe
Duration: 7 Dec 202010 Dec 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Volume59
ISSN (Electronic)2169-8767

Conference

Conference2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2020
Country/TerritoryZimbabwe
CityHarare
Period7/12/2010/12/20

Keywords

  • AIIRs
  • Covid 19. Remote management
  • IoT
  • SCADA

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Strategy and Management
  • Management Science and Operations Research
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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