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Smart hospitals mean all the equipment in the hospitals are connected through IoTs in addition to real-time monitoring system for the patients. Managing the assets in the hospitals can be made in a smarter way by means of IoTs. The equipment like oxygen cylinders, wheelchairs, and nebulizers can be tracked on real-time basis and made available when in need.

Now, in the current Covid-19 scenario, we have observed how the hospitals were managing the resources in a smarter way. The number of occupied beds and available bed status is updated on real-time basis, and the data is made available in various digital platforms.

Cleanliness and hygiene also can be maintained in an efficient manner. Environmental conditions like humidity and temperature can be monitored continuously and the spread of diseases can be prevented efficiently.