The concept of patient safety has gained significant importance over the past decades, particularly since the publication of the "To Err is Human" report in 1999. Studies have shown that error rates in healthcare are higher than previously thought, with medication errors, mix-ups, and communication errors being particularly common. Prior to the pandemic, most patient safety projects were analog, involving checklists or scores. However, since 2020, the focus has shifted to digital solutions, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The term "Smart Hospital" is now often associated with digital solutions, but it primarily refers to a combination of digitalization and adaptation of traditional work processes. The article discusses the potential of digital solutions, particularly AI, to reduce medication errors, which are a central issue in healthcare. Medication errors can lead to overdosing, underdosing, or incorrect medications, causing complications and even deaths. For example, approximately 7,000 people worldwide die annually due to unreadable handwriting alone. Digital solutions can significantly reduce these error rates. A research project at the Medical University of Graz is investigating how AI can optimize the medication process, offering benefits such as error reduction and staff relief. The integration of digital tools and AI in healthcare brings both opportunities and challenges, including concerns about reliability, data security, and ethical implications. Despite initial resistance, acceptance often increases over time. The article emphasizes the importance of implementing the right tools at the right process steps to enhance patient and staff safety. The example of medication errors is used to illustrate the potential and challenges of digitalization in healthcare.The concept of patient safety has gained significant importance over the past decades, particularly since the publication of the "To Err is Human" report in 1999. Studies have shown that error rates in healthcare are higher than previously thought, with medication errors, mix-ups, and communication errors being particularly common. Prior to the pandemic, most patient safety projects were analog, involving checklists or scores. However, since 2020, the focus has shifted to digital solutions, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The term "Smart Hospital" is now often associated with digital solutions, but it primarily refers to a combination of digitalization and adaptation of traditional work processes. The article discusses the potential of digital solutions, particularly AI, to reduce medication errors, which are a central issue in healthcare. Medication errors can lead to overdosing, underdosing, or incorrect medications, causing complications and even deaths. For example, approximately 7,000 people worldwide die annually due to unreadable handwriting alone. Digital solutions can significantly reduce these error rates. A research project at the Medical University of Graz is investigating how AI can optimize the medication process, offering benefits such as error reduction and staff relief. The integration of digital tools and AI in healthcare brings both opportunities and challenges, including concerns about reliability, data security, and ethical implications. Despite initial resistance, acceptance often increases over time. The article emphasizes the importance of implementing the right tools at the right process steps to enhance patient and staff safety. The example of medication errors is used to illustrate the potential and challenges of digitalization in healthcare.