Table 1.

Summary of the core components of the Smart Hospital Initiative.

PROJECT PHASE	COMPONENT	SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES	TIMELINE
1	Assessments	HSI status for safety, development of Green Checklist to establish the level of greening	2009/2014 Pre- and post- retrofitting
1	Retrofitting	Design and construction of improvements to infrastructure	2009–2014
2	Assessments	HSI and Green Checklist for status in terms of safety and greenness	2015–2017 depending on country
2	Site selection	Cost-effectiveness analysis study of proposed retrofits based on the contribution of safety and greening works	2016–2017 depending on country
2	Training	Preparatory training for constructors and for staff to enhance familiarity with new systems; emergency planning skills	2016–2018
2	Retrofitting	Design, tendering and construction	2017–2023, interrupted by Hurricane Maria and COVID-19
2	Training	Focus on maintenance and care of installations	2019–2022
2	Surveys and evaluation	Impact of the project	2020–2023
2	Outreach	Sharing of best practices	2022 onwards