Empowering Nurses with Artificial Intelligence: A Transformative Journey
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize healthcare delivery, nurses are both intrigued and skeptical about its potential impact on clinical practice. While some nurses have voiced concerns and protested against AI, many are also recognizing the benefits it can bring to reducing documentation burden and improving workflow efficiencies.
At HIMSS25, a panel of nursing leaders will delve into key questions surrounding AI adoption in nursing. They will discuss the most useful AI tools for nurses, areas of skepticism, and challenges with AI integration.
Empowering Nurses and Healthcare Professionals: AI Toolkit Showcase
The education session at HIMSS25 will feature a panel discussion led by nursing leaders from Penn Medicine, Stanford Health Care, CUNY School of Professional Studies, and Microsoft. The panel will share insights from the HIMSS Nursing Innovation Advisory workgroup, which has been working on addressing challenges related to AI literacy and resource limitations in nursing.
The workgroup has developed an AI toolkit aimed at helping nurses leverage AI and other cutting-edge technologies to enhance patient care and provider experience.
The Promise of AI in Nursing
While skepticism still exists among frontline nursing staff, there is a growing appreciation for the potential of AI in specific use cases. Predictive models for fall risk assessment, staffing optimization, and ambient technology in ambulatory care settings are showing promising results.
At Penn Medicine, nurses have experienced a 50% reduction in documentation time with the implementation of AI tools. The focus is on augmenting workflows and enhancing the patient-provider interaction, rather than replacing human touch.
Shifting Perspectives on AI in Nursing
Despite initial skepticism, nurses are becoming more knowledgeable about the benefits of AI in healthcare. The focus is on alleviating documentation burden, improving workflow efficiencies, and enhancing the overall nursing experience.
The HIMSS Nursing Innovation Advisory workgroup continues to educate and empower nurses in embracing AI and other emerging technologies in healthcare.
Join us at HIMSS25 for the session, “Empowering Nurses and Healthcare Professionals: AI Toolkit Showcase,” on Tuesday, March 4, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in Las Vegas.
