Duke Health's Nurse Executive Revolutionizes Workforce with VR and AI Solutions

Theresa McDonnell, chief nurse executive at Duke University Health System, leverages her experience as both a healthcare executive and an oncology nurse to combat clinician burnout. She is spearheading initiatives that utilize virtual reality for workplace safety training and artificial intelligence for staffing optimization. The VR training addresses feedback from nurses, providing immersive simulations that enhance conflict de-escalation skills and decrease incidents of workplace violence. Meanwhile, AI tools improve staffing efficiency, reduce nurse overtime by 23%, and boost retention by 18% by providing better schedule predictability. McDonnell's focus on involving nurses in the development of these tools fosters a supportive work environment.

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