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The Smart Care Team Spotlight Podcast

By: Molly McCarthy
  • Summary

  • In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the challenges faced by clinicians are mounting. Join host Molly McCarthy MBA RN-BC, former US Microsoft CNO, as she leads captivating conversations with today’s health leaders about the game-changing potential of AI and Ambient Intelligence for care teams. Visit virtualnursing.com, your go-to resource for accelerating the transition to smart care teams. Presented by care.ai ®.
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Episodes
  • Episode #30. Human Solutions to Human Problems: Technology as a Tool, with Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, Director of Nursing Programs at the Ameri
    Jun 25 2024
    Automating processes and using voice-activated technology can help address barriers to throughput in healthcare institutions. In this episode, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, Director of Nursing Programs at the American Nurses Association, discusses the transformational promise of AI and ambient intelligence for care teams. Katie emphasizes the importance of smart technology in healthcare. She suggests a tribrid model for redesigning care, which includes on-ground nurses, technology to reduce workload, and tech to improve care. She also highlights the technological burdens on nurses and the need for more efficient processes. Finally, Katie stresses that collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals and organizations are crucial for improving efficiency and care delivery. Tune in and learn how digital technology can help ease nurses' burdens, but it needs to be implemented carefully to avoid any negative effects!
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    24 mins
  • Episode #29. Nurses as Innovators: Embracing the MacGyver Spirit in Healthcare, with Rich Kenny, SAS Healthcare Industry Executive Advisor
    Jun 18 2024
    Discover how Rich Kenny transformed from a flight nurse to a pioneering healthcare executive, revolutionizing healthcare with technology and analytics! In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Rich Kenny discusses his extensive healthcare career, highlighting his transition from a flight nurse to becoming the SAS Health Care Industry Executive Advisor, where he focuses on integrating analytics and AI into healthcare operations to improve patient care and system efficiency. He emphasizes the importance of nurses in technology implementation and advocates for their involvement in problem-solving and decision-making processes. He envisions a future where technology supports clinicians seamlessly, enhancing patient care without overshadowing the human connection.
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    37 mins
  • Episode #28. Robyn Begley on the Future of Nursing: A Special Repost.
    Jun 5 2024
    From recruitment strategies to positive work environments, nursing leadership drives change. In this episode, Dr. Robyn Begley, who recently announced her plans to retire at the end of 2024 from her position as CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of the American Hospital Association, discusses the challenges faced by healthcare systems, such as the overwhelming demands on bedside caregivers and the fiscal unsustainability of current care delivery models. Dr. Begley emphasizes the need for tailored approaches given the diverse landscape of healthcare facilities and offers recruitment and retention strategies, including innovative partnerships with local communities and educational institutions. She also shares insights into virtual nursing, detailing successful implementations that have improved patient satisfaction and safety outcomes. Dr. Begley stresses the importance of continued innovation and optimism in transforming healthcare delivery. Tune in and learn how to empower care teams with a human touch through smart technology!
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    28 mins

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