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Virtual nursing developed during the COVID-19 pandemic as a solution to a problem: more patients, fewer staff and the stress of treating a new disease meant nurses needed support. Since then, it’s become a clear road to the future of nursing, improving efficiency, nurse well-being and patient safety and Advocate Health is paving the way. “We started four years ago using baby monitors on a few units and now 22 hospitals in the Advocate Health network use virtual nurses to manage admissions and discharges,” says Patricia Mook, senior vice president, enterprise nursing operations, education and professional development for Advocate Health. “We’ve already assisted more than 31 thousand patients across the six states where we practice and any new hospital construction will include the capacity to implement virtual care technology because we know it helps our teams be more efficient and ensures our patients receive the safest care possible.” But it’s not about having the right technology. It’s about how you use it. That’s why Advocate Health nurse leaders like Mook are sharing their expertise on what to do and what not to do when deploying virtual nursing programs. Their knowledge ensures that we utilize these tools to their fullest potential, improving both the quality and safety of patient care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dOdIzd
Love this - we all like the idea of our nurse being 1 to 1 -this way one nurse can be almost everywhere at one time. Innovative!
Dr. Patricia Mook I am so proud to be part of this journey with you. Amazing work thank you for all you do.
Excited to have this in the ED space! Thanks to those who made that happen!
Buen trabajo
Clinical Operations Manager | Operational Management Specialist
2moWe recently launched this program at Aurora West Allis Medical Center. The feedback from nurses and patients have been very positive. Bedside RN's that have partnered with the virtual nurse have reported a reduction of 20 - 25 minutes of work that they can then use to coordinate care for the patient. I am very excited about how this can help our nurses be more efficient and increase the level of care while reducing the level of stress.