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Virtual Nursing Shifts its Focus to the Patient Experience

Health Leaders | Nursing

For Sharp HealthCare, virtual nursing is more about care delivery transformation, or crafting a new strategy for inpatient care that involves all the members of the care team. The idea took root in 2023 after a board member witnessed how Providence (another Mastermind participant) was transforming its care team strategy.

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Team Up to Tackle Care Redesign

Health Leaders | Nursing

Pillar: Innovation Image: Tags: care coordination digital health innovation inpatient leadership management nurses nursing patient experience strategy technology telemedicine Secondary Pillars: Clinical Care Nursing Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

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Hospitals Are Looking for Hard ROI in Virtual Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

She says the platform has become popular with patients (especially seniors) who just want someone to chat with each day and has led to a 20% jump in patient experience scores. In addition, it has boosted staff morale and engagement, which in turn will improve care management and coordination.

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These pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it's a costly service

Health Leaders | Nursing

Care managers charge anywhere from $100 to $300 an hour, depending on their location and experience.

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Nurse Input is Crucial to Jefferson Health’s Virtual Nursing Program

Health Leaders | Nursing

Gartner is one of the point people for the Philadelphia-based health system’s Virtual Nursing program, which is entering its second iteration after a 90-day pilot in 2023 on two floors of one hospital. They’ve sharpened their focus now, she says, with funding for a more durable model and clear goals for sustainability and scalability.

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OhioHealth Demonstrates the Potential of 'Smart Rooms' in New Hospital

Health Leaders | Nursing

Some of the technologies include ambient listening, virtual nursing setups, and smart beds and wearables that can help measure a patient's vital signs. The virtual nurse also helps develop patient care plans and support new nurses. Please join the community at our LinkedIn page.

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New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effects

American Nurse

Diarrhea, the second most common (20% to 90% of patients) adverse effect of EGFR-TKIs, typically occurs within the first 2 weeks of treatment. Most patients experience lower grades of toxicity but long durations of Grades 1 and 2 may cause significant problems. Diarrhea management begins with pre-treatment patient education.