Intelligent Forest Hospital as a New Management System for Hospital-Acquired Infection Control

Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is a significant global health concern, elevating the risks of morbidity and imposing a substantial socioeconomic burden. To enhance the management of HAI, particularly in the aftermath of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital (GD2H) has launched a new system called Intelligent Forest Hospital (IFH). Leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G technology, and cloud networking, the IFH implements customized indoor air quality (IAQ) control strategies tailored to different medical settings. It utilizes various intelligent disinfection devices and air purification systems. The IFH features a dynamic 3D hospital model with real-time monitoring of crucial IAQ parameters and a risk assessment ranking for clinical departments, providing timely risk alerts, communication prompts, and automatic disinfection processes. The IFH aims to effectively mitigate HAI post-COVID-19 and other future pandemics, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for patients, hospital staff, and visitors.