The best way to alleviate the documentation burden is by developing “tools that can help support nurses and create efficiencies.” The problem is that “we don’t have time right now to provide input,” said Victoria Tiase. In this interview, she talks about how digital transformation has affected nursing; the question vendors need to be asked; and how Utah Health is bringing innovations to the bedside.
“People Aren’t Listening”: Trish Gallagher on the “Massive” Challenges Facing Nurses & How to Fix Them
“We don’t have a nursing shortage. We have a shortage of nurses who want to work at the beside,” said Trish Gallagher. In a recent interview, she talked about why she walked away from a CNIO role, how technology (and the pace of adoption) has contributed to burnout, and the cultural change that’s needed to create a better environment.
Q&A with UCLA Health CIO Ellen Pollack: Building Bridges, Listening Tours & Being “Wired” Differently
Ten years after going live with Epic, UCLA Health is now focused on “supporting the research community and building a bridge” to better connect research and clinical practice, said Ellen Pollack. During a recent interview, she talked about her team’s constant optimization efforts, the path that took her from nurse to CIO, and the “special skillset” it takes to become an informatics leader.
Q&A with VP of IT Gretchen Britt: “I’ve Felt the Frustration and I Want to Make It Better.”
“If we don’t set them up for success, they’re going to have a lot of long nights. They’re going to have a lot of frustration,” said Gretchen Britt. In this interview, she talks about the importance of training, change management, and IT governance, and how she’s applying lessons learned from her time as a nurse.