BayCare Health System is conducting a pilot program at St. Anthony's Hospital to integrate artificial intelligence-assisted voice technology aimed at improving clinical documentation for nurses. By using Aiva Health's Nurse Assistant on BayCare-issued iPhones, nurses can record patient assessments and updates directly into secure software, enhancing efficiency and reducing the cognitive load associated with traditional documentation methods. This initiative seeks to alleviate nurses' workloads, improve patient care, and boost overall nurse satisfaction by allowing more time for patient interactions. Early results indicate advantages like reduced equipment transport needs and real-time charting capabilities.

BayCare Pilots AI Voice Tech to Streamline Nursing Documentation PR Newswire

Vanderbilt Health has introduced a Program in Unplanned Care within its Department of Emergency Medicine, supported by a $1.3 million endowment, to enhance the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of urgent care before hospital admission. Targeting older adults who are particularly vulnerable to healthcare inefficiencies, the program will focus on various care settings, such as telehealth and emergency departments, and aims to provide timely, patient-centered care. Initial efforts will involve creating a network of researchers, promoting studies on unplanned care, and addressing challenges in research and quality improvement related to this area.

Vanderbilt Health Launches Innovative Program to Transform Unplanned Care Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The FDA has issued a safety communication regarding cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Contec's CMS8000 patient monitors and Epsimed's MN-120 product line, which could allow unauthorized access and manipulation of the devices used for monitoring patients' vital signs. The vulnerabilities, identified as high severity by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), could enable attackers to control the monitors remotely, potentially compromising patient safety by affecting device functionality and data integrity. Although no incidents of harm or data breaches have been reported, the FDA is advising patients, healthcare providers, and IT personnel to adopt precautionary measures to mitigate associated risks.

FDA Warns of Cybersecurity Risks in Contec and Epsimed Patient Monitors MedTech Dive

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly recognized as vital to organizational leadership, with a recent Splunk survey indicating that 82% now report directly to CEOs, up from 47% in 2023. This trend underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity, driving CISOs to improve their communication and understanding of business metrics. Despite this shift, many CISOs find their roles more challenging, with 53% citing increased job difficulties. Historically positioned lower in the hierarchy, CISOs often experienced high turnover due to limited agency. The current cybersecurity landscape demands their involvement in strategic decision-making, yet many still face challenges in securing adequate budgets, with only 29% reporting sufficient funding to counter current threats.

CISOs Rise in Influence as Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage Dark Reading