Hospital innovations encompass a variety of measures in the areas of technology, smartphone connectivity, architecture and design that enable hospitals to optimize their operations whilst improving the quality of service delivery to patients.
Interestingly, a lot of hospital innovations reside outside the physical setting of the hospital itself but ultimately help to improve work flow in hospitals whilst enhancing the quality and quantity of hospital services. Examples of these include remote doctor consultations, diagnostic gadgets and medication-monitoring apps.
With medical technology improving at a rapid rate, modern hospital innovations tend to focus on technological innovations that can reduce the burden on human doctors, mitigate human error and improve productivity of hospital personnel, with the patient being the ultimate beneficiary.
76 Ingenious Hospital Innovations
From Soothing Pediatric Hospitals to Low-Cost Medical Scanners:
Rahul Kalvapalle — Apr 5, 2016 — Tech
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Smart Sensor Sleeping Pads
Singapore-Based Brand OPSICON Developed an Intelligent Sleep Mat
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Anonymous Dermatology Apps
First Derm Offers Professional Medical Advice On Demand
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Stylish Medical Monitors
Embrace by Empatica Tracks Epileptic Episodes in a Chic Way
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Autonomous Hospital Robots
Aethon Developed Smart Tech to Enhance UCSF Medical Centers
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Necklace Intravenous Bags
The Nu-Drip Saline Bag is Worn Rather Than Carried for Optimal Results
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Monolithic Medical Centers
This Healthcare Clinic Perfectly Captures the Architecture of Kuwait
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Toy CT Scanners
Creative Arts Designs Playful Machines for Hospital Waiting Rooms
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Futuristic Hospital Extensions
Lausanne's Centre of Oncology Renovation References Retro Futurism
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Eco-Friendly Medical Centers
The Seijo Kinoshita Hospital by Kengo Kuma is a Green Hospital
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Laser Glucose Monitors
The GlucoSense System is Non-Invasive and Accurate
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Biological Cell Printers
BioBots' Medical 3D Printing Machine Creates Functional Living Tissue
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Clip-On Hospital Cribs
The Gelderse Vallei Hospital Offers Bedside Cribs for New Mothers
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Privacy-Providing Nursing Chairs
This Hospital Chair Has High Walls and an Embracing Design
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Senior Healthcare Apps
The Smart Elderly Monitoring and Alert System Allows for Independence
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Hospital-Approved Maternal Cosmetics
The Mater Mothers Maternity and Baby Cosmetics are Soothing
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Virtual Reality Hospitals
The Miami Children's Hospital is Experimenting with Virtual Reality
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Baby Bonding Devices
The 'Baboo' Allows Parents to Track Their Premature Baby's Movements
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Empowering Clinic Interiors
The New Planned Parenthood Clinics Meet the Changing Needs of Patients
57
Nano Tech Air Fresheners
PIEXO Cleans and Purifies While Saving Users Energy Costs
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Hybrid Hotel Hospitals
The Patient Hotel is a Concept That Provides Hotel-Like Stays for Patients
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Smartphone Ultrasound Devices
The Philips 'Lumify' Provides Ultrasound Imaging Using a Smartphone
54
Medical Volunteer Platforms
Apple ResearchKit Lets Volunteers Take Tests on iPhones for More Data
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Smart Medicine Cabinets
An Intelligent Drug Dispenser is a Complete Home Healthcare Contraption
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Interactive Hospital Walls
These Waiting Room Walls Now Entertain Hospitalized Children in the UK
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Geometric Hospital Facades
The Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth Boasts a Mesmerizing Exterior
50
Inexpensive Infant Incubators
This Light-Filled Incubator Can Help Treat Babies with Jaundice
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Low-Cost Medical Scanners
The Adapted X-Ray Machine is Designed for Hot Developing Countries
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Data-Tracking Orthopedic Boots
This Orthopedic Walking Boot Helps Doctors Monitor Their Patients
47
Superhero-Inspired IV Bags
These IV Bag Covers Make Hospital Stays More Pleasant for Kids
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Patient-Tracking Apps
The 'Cureatr' App Helps Physicians Keep Track of Hospital Patients
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Medical Lending Networks
Inventory System LendMed Helps Hospitals Keep Track of Shared Equipment
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Circular Hospital Additions
These Ring-Shaped Extensions Give This Hospital a Contemporary Upgrade
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Remote Patient Care Platforms
This Telehealth Service Visually Connects Patients with Physicians
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Haptic Feedback Machines
This Machine Allows Physiotherapists to Monitor Progress From Afar
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Anxiety-Alleviating Robots
'Huggable' is a Robot Teddy That Helps Comfort Hospitalized Children
40
Disposable Pulse Monitors
The 'Oxxiom' Pulse Oximeter from True Wearables is Hygienic
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Smartphone Microscope Attachments
This Smartphone Attachment Offers DNA-Scanning Capabilities
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Robotic Surgical Arms
This Surgical Arm Can Hold and Grasp Surgical Tools
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Luxurious Maternity Hospitals
The Portland Gives Expecting Mothers a Five Star Birthing Experience
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Hospital Room-Redecorating Programs
The 'Design My Room' Initiative Helps Seriously Sick Teenagers
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Connective Wellness Platforms
CareOnGo Enables Indians to Access Health and Wellness Services
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Aquatic-Themed Children's Hospitals
This Playful Swedish Hospital was Designed by Bitter Britta
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Connected Health Services
Singaporean Startup Healint Looks to Provide Migraine Relief for Users
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Soothing Pediatric Hospitals
This Rwandan Children's Cancer Center has Soothing and Elegant Design
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Futuristic Mobile Hospitals
The Transpital Concept Offers Flexible Units For any Departmental Use
30
Smartphone-Controlled Stethoscopes
This Mobile Medical Kit Allows Physicians to Work Remotely
29
Blood Pressure-Monitoring Apps
The Wythings HyResult App Accessory Can Analyze Your Blood Pressure
28
Wound-Healing Smart Dressings
The DermaTrax Dressing Heals Wounds Safely and Quickly
27
Healthcare Training Robots
Normandale Community College's Mannequins Assist with Hospital Training
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Digital Device Sanitizers
'The SKY' is a UV Sanitizer That Was Recently Unveiled at CES 2016
25
Autonomous Hospital Robots
The Terapio Robot is Designed To Replace Medical Carts
24
Sympathetic Clinic Designs
This Finnish Health Clinic is Designed to Encourage Well-Being
23
Tumor-Removing Robots
This Surgical Robot Removes Inner Ear Tumors Without Hurting Patients
22
Hotel-Inspired Hospitals
The Circle Reading Hospital Aims to Create a Hotel-Like Atmosphere
21
Wearable Infant Thermometers
This Smart Bracelet Provides Continuous Temperature Measuring
20
Pregnancy Delivery Kits
The Push Pack is a Prepacked Hospital Bag for Expectant Mothers
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Hospital-Friendly Disinfectants
DiffX is Targeted Towards Use in Medical Care Facilities
18
Medical Prototyping Platforms
This Service Helps Nurses Share Ideas for Improving Patient Care
17
Patient-Focused Hospital Rooms
This Treatment Facility Gives Patients a Better Hospital Experience
16
Audible Medicine Apps
The TruScan Pill Identification App Helps Blind Patients Distinguish Bottles
15
Mobile Medical Research Kits
Apple's ResearchKit Could Take Medical Research to the Next Level
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Kid-Friendly Hospital Tools
These Toy-Inspired Medical Instruments Calm Pediatric Patients
13
10-Minute Ebola Tests
MIT Researchers Have Developed a Handheld, Color-Coded Ebola Testing Kit
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Supple Hand-Sanitizing Wipes
The Soft Care Tex Wipes Moisturize and Prevent Skin Irritation
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Health Record Platforms
The OurNotes Scheme Lets Patients Contribute to and Access Medical Records
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Convenient Clinic Apps
The 'Skip the Waiting Room' App Helps You Avoid Long Waits
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Simulated Hospital Excursions
Expedia Uses Livestreaming to Take Sick Kids on 'Dream Adventures'
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Diagnostic Healthcare Networks
This Telehealth Services Improves Diagnoses in Developing Countries
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Governmental Health Apps
Winnipeg's 'Connected Care' App Connects Citizens to Health Services
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On-Demand Phlebotomy Services
This Services Employs Freelance Phlebotomists
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Biometric Hospital Registration Platforms
This Device Helps Reduce Hospital Wait Times
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Record-Collecting Medical Software
This Software Helps Doctors Retrieve a Patient’s Medical Record
3
Gynaecologist Reservation Apps
The BookHA App Lets You Book Appointments With Gynaecologists
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Crowdsourced Illness-Tracking Apps
This New Health App Tracks the Local Spread of Diseases
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Musician-Specific Clinics
This Niche Medical Center Caters to the New Orleans Music Community
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Kineon Debuts Heal+ & Calm+ in a New Crowdfunding Campaign
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Forward Health Debuts a New Self-Contained Doctors Office
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Enchanted Tools' Miroki and Miroka Were Presented at CES 2024
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A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
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ANSSil's Smart String i4 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
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Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
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Twin Health Has Created Digital Twins as an AI Experiment
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H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
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Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
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This Solution from Honeywell and Cisco Reduces Energy Consumption
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The 'SYSTM' Furniture Collection Comes Apart for Easier Cleaning
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Claude by Modern Animal Streamlines Veterinary Practitioners' Tasks
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Uber Health Has Introduced Uber Caregiver
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Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
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The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
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Andrew Zhou's 3D U-Net Model is Promising
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Cedars-Sinai Hospital Launches a Virtual Care App with an AI Chatbot
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This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
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GHR Healthcare and Opus Match Have Introduced GHR Live!
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HealthMate AI Can Transform Your Body with Personalized Tech
Digitized Skincare Platforms
Skin Surveyor Fuses Skin Health and Technology
VR-Based Pain Solutions
Smileyscope Uses VR to Improve Pediatric Needle Experiences
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Virtual Physician Assistants
Dr.A.I. is a Pre-Appointment Patient Interview Powered by GPT-4
Mural-Adorned Pediatric Clinics
NBBJ Designs the Vibrant Odessa Brown Children's Clinic
Town-Like Children's Hospital
Herzog & de Meuron Forms a Part of a Large Hospital Complex
Portable MRI Systems
Zynext Ventures and neuro42 Bid on Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry
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Supportive Senior Wearables
The mCareWatch 241 Provides Virtual Patient Monitoring
Connected Caregiver Services
Samsung SmartThings Family Care Connects Caregivers to Loved Ones
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
Cost-Effective Healthcare Software Platforms
Humworld's Humhealth is a Cutting-Edge Solution
Blood Clot-Relieving Millirobots
These Experimental Robots are Designed to Navigate Blood Vessels
Elevated Maternity Collections
Pharmedoc is Elevating Maternity Comfort with Innovative Products.
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
Sustainable Hospitality Cleaning Solutions
Kärcher India Leads Sustainable Cleaning in Hospitality
Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes
H-H Studio Designs the House for Young Families in Da Nang
AI-Backed Health Services
Orion Health Launches the New AI-Powered Patient Navigation Services
Enhanced Outdoor Accessibility Initiatives
Hunt Hill Farm is Enhancing Outdoor Accessibility
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Fusion Medical Staffing Addresses Challenges in the Field
Non-Contact Smart Thermometers
HiiTCHECK is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Scar Tissue-Evading Implants
This Medical Implant Alters Drug Delivery to Curb Scar Tissue Impact
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DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
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