AI-Powered Clinical Documentation Tool Reduces Mortality at Yale New Haven Health
Beckers Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Yale New Haven Health has implemented the AI-powered tool eCART across its seven hospitals to improve patient safety and reduce clinician workload by continuously monitoring 97 clinical variables for inpatients outside the ICU. It excels in identifying patient deterioration, providing about four hours of early warning before critical events, which enables timely clinical interventions. Following its systemwide implementation, the health network reported a 13% relative decrease in mortality rates, particularly in sepsis-related deaths. The success of eCART underscores the potential of advanced healthcare technologies to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical workflows.
