
Innovative Care: The Value of the Virtual Nurse in a Pediatric Hospital
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Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 01:00 PMCost
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September 11, 2024
The virtual nurse has been successful in adult hospitals but has limited utilization in pediatric hospitals. With a review of evidence and extensive planning, Nemours Children’s Health created an enterprise virtual nursing model. Our presenters share the process of introducing the virtual nurse, highlighting the involvement of clinical nurses, administrative requirements, job description, fiscal impact and outcomes. They also review the responsibilities of the virtual nurse including completion of admission and discharge processes, patient education, chart audits, emergency response and mentoring. Finally, this webinar highlights how the incorporation of the virtual has positively contributed to outcomes related to nurse and patient satisfaction with decreased readmission rates and improved communication with non-English speaking families.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify opportunities for virtual nursing models
- Demonstrate knowledge of the process to initiate a virtual nursing program
- Evaluate outcomes for the virtual nursing program
Speakers:
- Sophy J. Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CPN
Director, Patient Flow and Innovation, Nemours Children’s Health - Elizabeth Johnson-Salerno, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC
AVP Acute Care, Day Medicine and Infusion Services, Nemours Children’s Health