How technology can improve care in hospitals
From WiFi 7 to IoT, smart technology makes working lives smoother for staff and care more comfortable for patients.
Smart hospitals aren’t a future concept; they’re here. Backed by the NHS’ digital strategy, Trusts across the UK are already using intelligent technologies to transform care, boost efficiency, and create better environments for everyone.
This whitepaper explores real-world use cases, proven results, and practical steps for building your own smart hospital. See how your estate can become a connected, data-driven investment in better care.
What’s possible with smart technology in hospitals?
- Maximising recovery conditions & increasing energy efficiency (smart utilities, HVAC, lighting, ambient conditions)
- Intelligent occupancy monitoring & space optimisation (rooms, desks, beds)
- Asset & equipment tracking (locating medical gear, inventory, ambulances)
- Enhancing safety for patients & staff (fall detection, patient movement tracking, staff duress alerts)
- Real-time wayfinding across hospital campus (personalised routes, accessible paths)
- Digital signage & self-service interfaces (check-in, announcements, equipment lookup)
- Boosting connectivity (4G/5G signal in dead zones)
- Smart management of IT & comms rooms (environmental control, security, energy efficiency)
- Monitoring & maintenance of uninterrupted power supplies (UPS health, predictive maintenance)
- Enabling future-ready transformation (scalable smart infrastructure, modular upgrades)
Smart healthcare in action
Block has already supported Trusts to upgrade their estates, including the National Rehabilitation Centre, part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which will be opening in November 2025.
They’ve already seen improvements such as:
- Improved patient care through reduced ward noise
- IoT-driven visibility of air quality, temperature, and lighting
- Smarter workflows that route the right requests to the right team
The best thing about smart technology is that it’s completely customisable. Block will support your Trust’s priorities, whatever they are.
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