The Secret to Engaging Healthcare Staff with New Tech | Sarah J. Bell, formerly at Biofourmis
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Healthcare systems face obstacles in adopting virtual care solutions like EICU. From financial constraints to staff resistance, uncover the main barriers to widespread implementation. Less than half of health systems have adopted these technologies so what can be done to overcome these challenges? What key factors are preventing broader acceptance and integration?
In this episode you’ll hear about:
👉🏻 Evolution and impact of digital health technology on patient care.
👉🏻 Concept and implementation of EICU (Electronic Intensive Care Unit).
👉🏻 Challenges in deploying virtual care solutions, such as costs and staff resistance.
👉🏻 Strategies for engaging healthcare professionals and patients with new technology.
👉🏻 Role of virtual nursing in patient care and staff sustainability.
Our guest is Sarah J. Bell, MSN, MHA, RN, former Vice President of Product and Clinical Implementation, Biofourmis.
Sarah is an accomplished healthcare professional with a robust background in nursing and administration. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Coe College, Cedar Rapids IA, and dual master’s degrees in nursing and health administration from the University of Phoenix, Sarah’s educational foundation is complemented by over two decades of practical experience.
Her nursing journey began in 2005 at the prestigious Mayo Clinic, where she honed her skills in various clinical settings, including the Medical Cardiac Progressive Care Unit and Medical ICU. Demonstrating exceptional leadership, Sarah spearheaded Mayo Clinic’s pioneering eICU initiative in 2013, serving as Nurse Manager until 2020. During this time, she facilitated the establishment of Mayo Clinic’s first Virtual RN program, benefiting hundreds of patients across the organization.
Recognized for her contributions, Sarah earned certification as a Silver Mayo Quality Fellow and held the academic rank of Instructor of Nursing in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
In 2023, driven by her passion for digital health, Sarah transitioned to the vendor side, joining Biofourmis as Vice President of Customer Success and Clinical Implementation. She served as Vice President of Product and Clinical Implementation, she lead a dynamic team of engineering professionals, overseeing the development and support of a cutting-edge platform aimed at optimizing transitions of care. With her wealth of experience and dedication to advancing healthcare technology, Sarah continues to make significant strides in reshaping the digital health landscape.
You can find our guest here:
👉🏻 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-bell-rn-msn-mha-8a87459a/
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