Overview of 5GMHI
By implementing 5G-powered services, the project will explore new ways to optimise emergency care, increase hospital efficiency, and ensure safer healthcare facilities.
5G technology is becoming a platform for developing new innovative solutions in healthcare. Several of Region Stockholm's operations are collaborating in the project. It's Södersjukhuset, Ambulance, Locum, and the Research & Development department at the regional administration office. Tiohundra (Norrtälje Hospital) and the Center for Resuscitation at KI/Sös are also participating. The project is being carried out in collaboration with Telia Sverige AB as a strategic project partner and will run between 2024 and 2026.
The project focusses on pre-hospital, intra-hospital use cases, and facility management to contribute to patient safety, increased quality, and efficiency.
The use cases that will be implemented using 5G technology are:
- video-connected ambulances to the emergency room
- drones as first responders for early situational awareness from the accident scene and delivery of defibrillators
- location of connected hospital beds and medical technical equipment at Södersjukhuset
- sensors for measuring indoor climate and building operations with digital twins and augmented reality.
The integration of 5G in healthcare can have a significant impact on how medical services are delivered and managed.
The 5GHMI project is expected to:
- Improve patient safety and quality of care with advanced communication technology.
- Increase efficiency in hospital operations, from asset tracking to energy management.
- Reduce response times in emergencies, potentially saving lives.
Project Components
5G medical network
- A 5G indoor network will be built at Södersjukhuset.
- Telia is responsible for development, design, and installation.
Streamline property management
- Connected sensors for monitoring and operation.
- AR/VR to facilitate and enhance maintenance.
RTLS – Real-Time Location Services
- Material tracking to streamline processes and avoid unnecessary work.
- Pilot test with approximately 100 hospital beds and other medical technical equipment.
Video connection to the ambulance
- Connection to Södersjukhuset from the ambulance to assist in triage and preparing for medical interventions.
- Pilot test with ambulances in operation.
Drone video
- Enhanced first situation report for resource optimization and planning of care interventions.
- Updated: 24 february 2026