Healthcare IT
IEEE Healthcare IT Standards are a subset of IEEE standards focused on information technology in healthcare, including electronic health records, medical device communication, and telehealth.
Popular IEEE Healthcare IT Standards are:
IEEE 11073 Series (Point-of-Care Medical Device Communication)
- IEEE 11073-10101: Nomenclature for Personal Health Devices.
- IEEE 11073-10201: Domain Information Model.
- IEEE 11073-104xx: Device Specializations (e.g., pulse oximeters, glucose meters).
- IEEE 11073-20601: Optimized Exchange Protocol for Personal Health Devices.
IEEE 2410-2022 (Telehealth Personal Health Device Communication)
- Focuses on the communication between personal health devices and telehealth platforms.
IEEE 1687 (Standard for Health Informatics)
- Addresses the requirements for information exchange in healthcare, including data privacy and security.
IEEE 1847-2021 (Healthcare IT – Security and Privacy of Health Data)
- Focuses on the security and privacy aspects of healthcare data, particularly in cloud and mobile environments.
IEEE 1708-2014 (Wearable Cuffless Blood Pressure Measuring Devices)
- Defines the protocols for wearable devices that measure blood pressure without a cuff, ensuring interoperability and data accuracy.
IEEE 11073-10407 (Standard for Personal Health Devices Communication)
- Concentrates on blood pressure monitors, ensuring standardized communication protocols for data exchange.