Abstract
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Conference Japan announced in August, 2014 its reforms to the 1997 “Guidelines for use of mobile phones and other devices in hospitals.” The main purposes of the old guideline were to prevent the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) with medical devices resulting from the electromagnetic field which a cell phone terminal induced. In this amendment, regulation was loosened from the viewpoint of preventing EMI. But, new guidelines presented the notes from new viewpoints, such as manners, patient safety, and data protection. Also, the new guidelines are asking to manage electromagnetic environment. Management of electromagnetic environment will contribute to safe introduction of wireless communication.The report which explains the guidelines and includes three advanced examples was also published. One example is Shimane University Hospital, with examples of the ICT introduction which is possible immediately. Another is Fukui University Hospital showing the directivity which will progress from now on. One which remains has published wireless-communications technology applicable to the hospital by Allied Telesis Inc.
