MetroHealth Partners with Artisight to Roll Out AI-Driven Smart Hospital Platform

Cleveland-based MetroHealth System has partnered with health technology company Artisight to roll out an advanced smart hospital platform. The deployment will span multiple facilities within the safety net health system, starting with nearly 500 patient rooms at MetroHealth’s Glick Center hospital. Over the next two years, the platform will expand to three additional hospitals and the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute in Old Brooklyn, Ohio.

Artisight's platform integrates a range of AI-driven solutions designed to optimize hospital operations and enhance patient care. Key features include:

• Computer Vision: For real-time monitoring and analysis of patient activities
• Multi-Sensor Network: To track environmental conditions and patient movements
• Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS): For precise location tracking within the facility
• Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS): To manage equipment and staff locations efficiently
• Voice-Activated Services: For hands-free interaction with hospital systems
• Video Conferencing: To facilitate remote consultations and family communications

These technologies will be integrated seamlessly into MetroHealth’s existing clinical workflows, including electronic health records (EHRs) and third-party systems like Epic.

Enhancing Patient Care and Clinical Workflows

Jill Evans, MetroHealth’s chief nursing informatics officer and virtual care executive director, emphasized the platform's potential to transform patient care. "AI-powered hospital rooms represent a significant shift towards more patient-centered, technology-driven healthcare," she said. "These rooms will enable our care providers to deliver more attentive and personalized care for patients and their families."

Artisight CEO and co-founder Andrew Gostine highlighted the company’s clinician-centric approach. "Our platform was developed by clinicians for clinicians with the goal of improving job experiences and patient outcomes," he explained. "It's encouraging to see such early engagement from a leadership team that is heavily clinician-based during the sales process."

The virtual nursing and virtual sitting solutions are particularly noteworthy. These features allow healthcare providers to monitor patients remotely, reducing the need for constant physical presence while ensuring continuous care. This can lead to better resource allocation and improved patient safety.

Key Takeaways

• Comprehensive Integration: Artisight’s platform integrates seamlessly with existing hospital systems, enhancing clinical workflows without disrupting current practices.
• AI-Driven Solutions: Features like computer vision, multi-sensor networks, and voice-activated services are designed to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Clinician-Centric Design: Developed by clinicians for clinicians, the platform aims to enhance job satisfaction and patient outcomes.
• Scalable Deployment: The rollout begins at MetroHealth’s Glick Center and will expand to other facilities over the next two years, bringing advanced AI technologies to a total of nearly 500 patient rooms.

The partnership between MetroHealth and Artisight marks a significant step towards the future of smart hospitals, where technology plays a crucial role in enhancing both patient care and operational efficiency.