Humber River Hospital, located in Toronto, Ontario, opened its doors in October 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital. This state-of-the-art facility was built to replace an older infrastructure that was no longer meeting the needs of the community. The new hospital spans 1.8 million square feet and serves over 850,000 residents in northwest Toronto​ (HDR)​​ (Infrastructure Ontario)​. The hospital was designed with the lessons learned from the SARS outbreak in mind. This planning included advanced infectious disease containment systems, ensuring the hospital is well-prepared for viral epidemics​ (Global News)​. The construction of the hospital began in December 2011, with the project being completed on time and on budget, a testament to the effective collaboration between Infrastructure Ontario, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and Humber River Hospital​ (Infrastructure Ontario). ​It features smart bed technology, robotics for certain surgical , automated laboratory processing, and bedside computer screens that allow patients to control their environment​ (HDR)​​ (Global News)​. The hospital’s digital infrastructure is designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, reliability, and safety in patient care.

Services

 Humber Riveir Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Emergency Services: Expanded emergency department with modern diagnostic equipment to reduce wait times and improve patient outcomes.
• Inpatient and Outpatient Services: Increased capacity with 656 beds and specialized outpatient services.
• Mental Health Programs: Co-located inpatient and outpatient mental health services for both adults and children, providing an integrated and accessible continuum of care.
• Diagnostic Services: State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to enhance patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Pandemic Preparedness: Advanced air handling systems that can switch to "pandemic mode" to create scalable isolation units​ (HDR)​​ (Infrastructure Ontario)​.
• Quality Command Centre: Uses artificial intelligence to monitor and operate the hospital efficiently, significantly improving operations and patient care​ (HDR)​.