Mount Sinai Advances Virtual Nursing Despite Staffing Challenges
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Mount Sinai Health System is advancing its virtual nursing initiative, aimed at reducing the documentation workload for nurses by shifting responsibilities to virtual staff. Chief Nursing Informatics Officer Clair Lunt noted the gradual nature of the program's development, as the health system faces challenges like staffing shortages and rising costs. Launched in 2024, the Virtual Nursing Mastermind program aims to expand its functions, including drop-in rounds, facilitated by high-resolution cameras in patient rooms. However, ongoing staffing issues have necessitated reliance on third-party vendors for virtual nursing staff, with potential future discussions about extending the program beyond hospital settings still pending.
