Nurses, Frontline Workers Drive Device Innovation at Main Line Health
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Colleen Rogers, a veteran nurse, addressed the physical challenges in patient care by developing a limb support device in collaboration with Main Line Health and the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research. This initiative empowers healthcare workers to create practical solutions for everyday problems, exemplified by Tanara Boursiquot's development of the AccuCatheter Kit to assist with Foley catheter insertion. Such programs not only facilitate innovation but also mitigate specific challenges posed by personnel shortages in healthcare. The emphasis on front-line staff contributions highlights a critical shift towards enabling practical, user-driven advancements in medical technology.
