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📢 This week on The Handoff! We’re excited to welcome back Dr. Brian Weirich, Chief Nursing Innovation Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health, for our season 10 finale! Dr. Weirich joined us to discuss how ambient voice technology is “rehumanizing” nursing and patient care. He shares real-world examples of how emerging tech can reduce time nurses spend documenting and streamline routine tasks to give nurses time back. 🎙️ Tune in to learn how leading healthcare organizations are developing and implementing technologies like ambient voice, real-time location tracking systems, and AI with nurses at the center of innovation—driving improved clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. Listen now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g36fDdfW . . . . #TheHandoff #NursingInnovation #HealthcareTech #AmbientVoice #NurseExperience

We’re thrilled to be featured in a new KLAS Research Emerging Company Spotlight Report!    KLAS surveyed our current customers to shed light on the customer experience and gather insights to help clinical leaders learn about new solutions, evaluate emerging technology, and make more informed buying decisions.    According to the report, 100% of the customers surveyed say Works provides clinicians with an easy-to-use platform that fills shifts in less time and reduces costs through dynamic pricing. Every respondent says they would purchase Works again. The platform also earned “A” ratings on “supports integration goals” and “likely to recommend.”    Read more key findings from the report: https://lnkd.in/e5RYxAcD   #nursing #staffing

💡 Ready to rethink traditional healthcare leadership? 💡 In the latest episode of The Handoff, Dr. Josh Wymer, DNP, MSPM, MA, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, CPDHTS, CHCIO, CDH-E, FHIMSS, FACHE, FAAN, Chief Health Information & Data Strategy Officer at the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, shares how technology and proactive and engaging leaders are reshaping the future of nursing. 🩺💻 Listen for refreshing perspective on: ✅ Leveraging tech to create flexible workforce options ✅ The power of proactive leadership that builds trust and drives innovation ✅ A democratized nursing future, empowering nurses to create careers that align with their passions Don’t miss this engaging conversation on rethinking healthcare leadership and workforce management. 🎧 Tune in now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_WM4p25 . . . . #HealthcareLeadership #NursingInnovation #HealthcareWorkforce #HealthTech #NursingFuture

A recent study from Mercer projects that the U.S. could see a shortage of 100,000 healthcare workers by 2028, with nursing assistants the most severely affected. A nursing assistant deficit could put an additional burden on registered nurses and exacerbate the factors leading to burnout.   To combat labor shortages, health systems must develop strategic plans and innovative tactics for attracting and retaining talent.   Many health systems have turned to Works to optimize their workforce, reduce their reliance on contingent labor, and increase staff retention.    Learn more about our platform and how it can help your hospital system: https://lnkd.in/eDyVVtf9   #nursing #staffing

💡CNO Insights Alert: Strategies to reduce nurse burnout and boost retention 🩺✨ In the latest episode of The Handoff, Dr. Tiffany Murdock, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Ochsner Health, shares how she’s helping nurses use their voices and reconnect with their purpose and passion. From leveraging technology to cut down on admin tasks to implementing virtual nursing platforms, Tiffany is leading the charge in empowering nurses to lead the evolution of nursing practice and patient care.  Key takeaways you don’t want to miss:   ✅ Using tech to streamline workflows and reduce administrative burden  ✅ Implementing virtual nursing platforms to retain experienced nurses and shift tasks from bedside nurses  ✅ Elevating the economic value of nurses in healthcare  ✅ Fostering kindness and purpose to increase engagement 💡 Listen now for actionable strategies to improve nurse retention and create a more supportive, empowered and purposeful work environment. 🎧 Listen Here https://lnkd.in/gzZy4evA . . . .  #NurseLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #NurseRetention #NurseEngagement #NursingTransformation #TheHandoff 

A new episode of The Handoff is here! 🎧 We sat down with Dr. Theresa (Terry) McDonnell, SVP and System Chief Nursing Executive at Duke University Health System, to explore how nursing is evolving post-pandemic.   In this spurring conversation, Dr. McDonnell and our host, Dr. Joni Watson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN, discuss: 💡 How optimism and innovation are key to recruiting and retaining nurses  🌟 The privilege of being a nurse and how embracing that can transform the profession 📈 Duke's approach to fostering long-term career growth, especially for Gen Z nurses 🔀 Why we should view nurse career paths not as ladders, but as lattices   Don’t miss Dr. McDonnell’s insights on why the future of nursing is brighter than ever! Listen Now 🎧 https://lnkd.in/d_xBFq4z . . . . #NursingLeadership #FutureOfNursing #HealthcareInnovation #NursingCareers #GenZNurses #TheHandoff #TheHandoffPodcast #DukeHealth

🌟 New Podcast Episode 🌟 We’re excited to share our latest conversation with Dr. Brad Jordan, DHA, FABC, FACHDM, CEO of a long-term acute care hospital, who sat down with Dr. Joni Watson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN to discuss his journey from paramedic to healthcare executive and his unique approach to people-first leadership. In this episode, Dr. Jordan talks about: ✅ People-Centric Leadership: How being present, transparent, and honest with his team creates a culture of care that extends beyond clinical duties. ✅ Mentoring the Next Generation: His focus on developing leaders at all levels and fostering continuous growth inside and outside hospital walls. ✅ Workforce Management: Personalized recruitment strategies and engaging team members with gestures that show genuine support and appreciation. With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Jordan’s passion for leadership shines through in every decision he makes. His belief? Every role—from admissions to administration—is a caregiver role, and leaders must focus on relationships and team empowerment to succeed. 🎧 Listen now to learn from one of healthcare’s top leaders! https://lnkd.in/g_gmgNFb . . . . #healthcareleadership #podcast #workforcemanagement #thehandoff

Last week, Betty Jo Rocchio, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Mercy, joined an insightful discussion with Lauren Rewers, Senior Director of Nursing Research at THMA, about transforming nursing care delivery with artificial intelligence.    During the webinar, Betty Jo and Lauren talked about the market dynamics necessitating nursing innovation, effective approaches for monitoring and scaling care delivery pilots, and the crucial role of Chief Nursing Executives in leading these transformation efforts.     Catch the presentation on the Works blog: https://lnkd.in/eA_r9Fhq   #nursing #artificialintelligence

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The advent of AI promises transformative potential in enhancing clinical decision-making, streamline operations, and improve patient outcomes. However, its adoption in nursing practice necessitates navigating significant hurdles, including transparency in AI development, comprehensive training to empower nurses, and fostering robust communication channels between nurse leaders and staff.   In a recent Healthcare Business Today article, Betty Jo Rocchio, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Mercy, shares strategies for effective AI integration in nursing. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ehgePNWD   #nursing #artificialintelligence