Contact Us
How AI models are transforming healthcare, particularly by improving collaboration between nurses and physicians and enabling more proactive patient care, which enhances patient outcomes and system efficiency.
The Collaborative Advantage
From a nurse's perspective, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare practices has been world-shattering, especially in enhancing collaboration between physicians and nurses, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. A recent study featured in JAMA Internal Medicine and highlighted by Stanford Medicine sheds light on the transformative impact of AI in facilitating more streamlined communication among healthcare professionals.
Proactive Patient Care
An AI-driven model is being used to anticipate patient deterioration at Stanford Hospital, providing nurses and physicians with timely alerts. With this proactive approach, clinicians can intervene early on, preventing potential complications and improving patient care. Given the need for close monitoring of oncology patients, a model like the one described could be of great benefit.
Empowering Nurses
For nurses, one of the most significant advantages of this AI model is its capacity to empower them to initiate discussions with physicians regarding adjustments to patient care. By furnishing real-time insights into a patient's condition, the model enables nurses to actively participate in the decision-making process, fostering a collaborative environment that ultimately benefits the patient. (Link)
Enhancing Nurse-Physician Collaboration
Effective communication and collaboration between nurses and physicians are pivotal in delivering patient-centric care. Through AI integration, we have the opportunity to enhance this collaboration, ensuring that the expertise and observations of both professions are seamlessly integrated into the care plan.
Continuous Improvement
The research highlights the critical need for ongoing refinement and improvement of the AI model's precision. Initially, it only notified the care team after patients showed signs of deterioration. However, by fine-tuning the model to predict indicators such as ICU transfers, the model evolved into a more proactive and efficient tool.1 This demonstrates the adaptability and customizable nature of such models.
As nurses, we must participate actively in the development and refinement of these artificial intelligence tools to ensure their reliability and value in clinical settings. Continuous improvement is paramount to establishing trust in AI systems and ensuring their reliability and value. To ensure they are aligned with our clinical expertise and our patient's unique needs, we must provide feedback and insights.
The Way Forward
In summary, the integration of AI models to assist in nurse-physician collaboration represents significant progress in improving patient care. By empowering nurses to be proactive decision-makers and enabling early intervention, these AI models hold the potential to enhance patient outcomes, reduce healthcare expenditures, and optimize overall healthcare system efficiency. As nurses, we must embrace this technological evolution and collaborate closely with our physician counter parts to harness the full potential of AI in our pursuit of superior patient care.
I'm thrilled to see where this journey leads us, especially in the field of oncology! Keep an eye out for what Acellus Health Inc. has in store.
#AcellusHealth #AcellusAIModels #AcellusHealthNurse #CancerAIinDE #ConversationalAI #HumanCentricAI
Ashley Respress RN, BSN
Executive Director, Patient Engagement and Head of Health Equity