Having a virtual nurse available during discharges eliminates distractions, says this CNE.
On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Catherine Hughes, senior vice president and chief nurse executive of Virtua Health, about the concrete benefits that Virtua Health has seen from their virtual nursing program. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Virtual nurses are able to improve patient education and loop in the patient's family without them having to physically be there.
Improving discharge process through virtual nursing will help fill in gaps in hospital at home and home health programs.