Patrick Leyseele However, it is unclear whether and how these guidelines for IoT healthcare devices can and will be enforced, and if so, how well.

IoT is rapidly being adopted by the home automation, security and communications industries, but the adoption of IoT in healthcare is slow.

Patrick Leyseele The integration of multiple types of devices creates obstacles to the implementation of the IoT healthcare sector. The healthcare industry is therefore relying more on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets than on traditional devices. 

Patrick Leyseele Ultimately, organizations need to track which devices are connected to their infrastructure, owing to the increasing use of IOT devices. This helps in risk prevention, risk management and monitoring of healthcare infrastructure, such as patient data. For example, an IoT device can make a smart decision to call a health care provider if an elderly person has fallen.