2026-06-01
Gangneung Asan Hospital Expands AI-Powered ‘Smart Care Wards’!
Gangneung Asan Hospital expands its AI-based patient monitoring system to 164 beds across 4 wards, enabling 24/7 real-time vital sign tracking and predictive risk analysis.
Gangneung Asan Hospital News: Expansion of AI-Powered ‘Smart Care Wards’
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Gangneung Asan Hospital has expanded the operation of its AI patient monitoring system, ‘thynC,’ establishing Smart Care Wards across four units with a total of 164 beds. 👏🏻
Through wearable devices worn by patients, key vital signs such as ECG, pulse, respiration, and oxygen saturation are monitored in real-time 24 hours a day. The AI analyzes risk signs in advance and immediately sends alerts to the medical staff.
In particular, the system learns the trends of changes in a patient’s condition to predict risk levels, enabling faster and more preemptive responses.
Gangneung Asan Hospital will continue to actively utilize AI-based smart medical systems to create a safer and more trusted treatment environment. ✨
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scale of Gangneung Asan Hospital's smart care ward?
It operates with a total of 4 wards and 164 beds. This is the result of expanding the wards applying the AI patient monitoring system, thynC, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the hospital's opening.
How are patients' vital signs monitored?
Vital signs are monitored 24 hours a day in real-time through wearable devices worn by patients. This allows for continuous tracking of major vital signs such as electrocardiogram, pulse, respiration, and oxygen saturation.
What are the main functions of the AI patient monitoring system thynC?
AI analyzes patient risk signs in advance and immediately sends alarms to the medical staff. In particular, it learns the trend of changes in patient conditions and predicts risk, thereby assisting in proactive responses.
What are the expected effects of expanding the smart care ward operation?
Patient safety will be greatly enhanced as medical staff can respond more quickly and proactively. By actively utilizing AI-based smart medical systems, we can provide a more trustworthy treatment environment for patients.