March 30, 2026- AdventHealth is introducing smart rooms at its 55 hospitals across nine states. The technology – including digitized whiteboards, digital door signs, and secure, in-room video capabilities integrated with patients’ medical records – will be rolled out in stages throughout 2026. These new features aim to improve communication and coordination among patients, families and care teams, according to AdventHealth.
The digital whiteboard displays a patient’s care team, medications and daily goals in real time, helping them see what’s ahead. The door sign outside the room shares vital updates, such as safety alerts and care instructions. At the heart of the room is a secure video system that enables virtual consults with doctors, nurses, translation services and other members of the patient’s care team. The patient’s loved ones can also remotely join clinical visits so they don’t miss important care updates.
Smart rooms also help clinicians work more efficiently. Virtual nursing and two-way communication features let clinicians conduct admission checks, discharge information or specialist consults directly from the patient’s room. This can help reduce patients’ wait times for in-room care visits and greatly streamline their admission and discharge process.