To enable the maximum use of modern communication technology for patient care, teaching, research and good governance, AIIMS has decided to equip itself with a 5G network by June 30, officials said.
A five-member committee was formed to expedite the process, according to an office memorandum issued by Director Prof. M. Srinivas.
“In line with current trends and to enable the maximum use of modern communication technology for patient care, teaching, research, good governance and optimal use of the Integrated Medical University Information System (IMUIS), it is desirable that the entire AIIMS, New -Delhi The campus has a strong 5G cellular network to enable robust cellular and data connectivity within the buildings,” said Srinivas.
The committee is chaired by Prof. Vivek Tandon, Department of Neurosurgery AIIMS, and members include Drs. Vivek Gupta (computer facility), chief engineer Jitendra Saxena and Dr. Vikas from Telecommunications as a member of the Committee Secretary and Sunita Cherodath, Senior Deputy Director General of the Department of Telecommunications will be special guests.
Strong 5G connectivity is also expected to support AIIMS, New Delhi in implementing emergency and eICU solutions at its main and outreach locations such as NCI Jhajjar, which in turn will allow senior faculty to offer their expert advice outside of office hours , to offer during the holidays etc. So.
According to administration officials, the AIIMS in Delhi has around 50,000 visitors daily and good mobile connectivity is essential. It has been noted that there are currently many dark spots in the institute with zero to very poor mobile connectivity, causing great inconvenience to patients, staff and visitors alike. Also, there is very limited 3G/4G data connectivity in most areas and 5G connectivity is almost nil in institute buildings.
