Jakarta, INTI - Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI) and Central General Hospital Dr. Mohammad Hoesin (RSMH) Palembang are strengthening their collaboration in healthcare technology development through the implementation of various innovations based on artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This collaboration is part of the university's downstream research efforts to support the realization of the smart hospital concept.
This collaboration follows the successful trial of the Smart Health device developed by a research team from the UNSRI Faculty of Computer Science, along with doctoral students and alumni. This device can automatically check six health parameters: oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, height, and weight.
All test results are directly connected to the Hospital Management Information System (SIMRS) through a Single Sign-On (SSO) mechanism, allowing medical personnel to access patient data in real time without the need for manual recording.
Smart Health Team Leader, Adi Hermansyah, explained that the system offers various advantages, such as data security through encryption, minimizing recording errors (zero human error), and accelerating the service process because examination results can be directly accessed by doctors before patients enter the consultation room.
Boosting South Sumatra’s Healthcare Service
The Head of the UNSRI Alumni Sub-Directorate, Prof. Ir. Deris Stiawan, Ph.D., stated that the development of this technology is the result of collaboration between doctoral alumni who designed the system architecture, lecturers who lead the research and bridge regulations between the two institutions, and students who develop the hardware and software.
He considered this collaboration to be evidence of the successful downstreaming of university research, which is capable of providing real solutions for the healthcare sector. He believes the various innovations developed can accelerate the digital transformation of healthcare services and strengthen South Sumatra's position as a pioneer in smart hospital implementation in Indonesia.
RSMH Director of Operational Services, Dr. Rahmadian, M.K.M., stated that the integration of digital technology is a crucial step in improving the quality of hospital services. He added that the two-year collaboration with the UNSRI Faculty of Computer Science is the foundation for driving the digital transformation of healthcare services in South Sumatra.
UNSRI’s Ongoing Innovation Development
In addition to Smart Health, the research team from the UNSRI Faculty of Computer Science is also developing several other innovations to support the smart hospital concept. One such system is MEDRO (Medicine Delivery Robotics), an AI-based drug delivery robot capable of autonomous movement using intelligent navigation, obstacle detection, and hydraulic technology to accelerate and improve the efficiency of drug distribution.
The research team also developed a system that connects various devices in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), such as patient monitors, ventilators, and vital sign monitors, with the SIMRS. This integration allows for the automatic and real-time transmission of patient clinical data, supporting faster and more accurate medical decision-making.
Furthermore, the team successfully implemented a UDP Listener mechanism to capture data from patient monitors and developed a standard HL7 data conversion tool to JSON format for integration with web-based applications and SIMRS through an Application Programming Interface (API).
Conclusion
UNSRI and RSMH Palembang collaborate to develop AI and IoT-based device named Smart Health device that can automatically measure six health parameters. The system is directly integrated with the Hospital Management Information System (SIMRS), thereby accelerating services and minimizing recording errors. This collaboration is part of the downstreaming of university research while accelerating the digitalization of healthcare services in South Sumatra. The research team is also developing an AI-based drug delivery robot (MEDRO) and an ICU device integration system.
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