Towards Digital Twins in Healthcare: Optimizing Operating Room and Recovery Room Dynamics

Efficient resource monitoring and organizational strategies are crucial for improving healthcare processes. Digital twins have been applied in many healthcare applications, and offer promising solutions. In our paper, we present a new digital twins-based approach that helps to improve the entire operating block management. We developed a prototype that allows for easy tracking of patients among the block, monitoring key areas: entrances, exits, and operating and recovery rooms. The system provides helpful services to medical staff, including statistical reports and scheduling assistance. Our solution was developed in partnership with the local hospital in Parma, and it seamlessly integrates with the existing legacy system to simplify healthcare operations.