Knowledge on the Go

Dr. Joe Cummings and Courtney Furrow-White explore fascinating new technologies that are advancing mental health care yet, at the same time, are causing some concerns.

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[01:21] Digital technologies include apps, AI, VR, and chatbots.

[02:13] There are an exuberant amount of applications for use.

[04:13] Digital phenotyping applications are still controversial.

[05:37] Digital applications may be the only mental health resource for some.

[07:06] Most of these applications are not subject to FDA regulation.  

[10:09] Data on smartphone applications still in very early stages.  

[13:01] There is risk for possible harm with some of these technologies.

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Closing out Workplace Violence Awareness Month, Lindsay Mayer and Heidi Boehm deep dive into protocols and procedures for dealing with the aftermath of a violent event.

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[00:38] Survey employees to learn how supported they feel.    

[02:35] Awareness campaigns help reduce workplace violence.   

[05:15] Implement a comprehensive and standardized debriefing process.   

[08:13] Simply checking in with staff, post-event, is a powerful tool.

[09:26] COVID has impacted the launch of a post-event leadership guidebook.    

[10:38] Routine, ongoing data collection is very important.

[12:05] Leaders must be equipped with the necessary tools.

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Continuing the discussion for Workplace Violence Awareness Month, Lindsay Mayer, Rick Litzinger, and Dan Hunnisett explore the importance of building a solid foundation for staff education and training programs around workplace violence.

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Dan Hunnisett

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[01:02] Education is foundational in addressing workplace violence, so it is vital to assess your organization’s training gaps and educational needs.    

[02:36] Strong training programs include several key components.   

[03:30] Altru’s multi-tiered training curriculum.   

[06:45] The challenges and successes of virtual learning, as experienced during the pandemic.

[08:20] Surveys are extremely important in understanding your organization’s culture of safety, as well as education needs and preferences.    

[10:37] Recommended to strengthen your training program: Data collection and cross-discipline strategic partnerships.

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In recognition of Workplace Violence Awareness Month, Lindsay Mayer, Mark Reed, and Diana Scott discuss the latest workplace violence statistics and the trends organizations are facing within the industry.

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Diana Scott

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[01:29] Workplace violence has increased continuously throughout 2020 and 2021.

[02:25] The pandemic is a major contributing factor.  

[04:03] The workforce shortage has impacted organizations.  

[05:14] The Joint Commission has released new requirements for 2022.

[08:00] Organizations are implementing unique and innovative strategies.   

[10:30] Leaders can aid in addressing and preventing workplace violence.

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High Reliability Organizations are organizations that experiences success in avoiding harm within a highly complex and risky business.  This podcast will discuss how one participant of the Vizient High Reliability PI Collaborative reduced their patient falls.

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Rebecca Baradell

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[01:30] Saint Tammany uses new graduates as mobility technicians to increase patient rounding and mobility assessment.

[3:10] Saint Tammany uses Weick and Sutcliffe’s pre-occupation with failure techniques. They train their young, just out of college, staff to expect errors and to work on repeatable results. 

[4:30] GEM (Greenville Early Mobility) is a four-integer scoring system developed by a group of physical therapists to aid acute care nurses by assigning patients to a level of mobility.

[5:35] Saint Tammany uses the GEMs as part of their Progressive Mobility Program which is an order set for nurses to mobilize patients to their highest capability twice a day.

[6:54] Data showing the correlation between the patient’s mobility and their likelihood to fall

[9:03] Mobility technicians look for the 3 P’s: pain, potty and position.

[10:09] Communicating patient mobility status with the caregivers

[12:30] Getting the program started

[14:00] Future plans for improving the Progressive Mobility Program

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In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Joe Cummings and Marilyn Sherrill explore exciting and innovative technological advancements in colonoscopy screening.

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[01:20] A new technology called GI Genius is aiding in polyp detection.

[02:54] Adenoma detection rate statistics are promising, but still emerging.

[06:48] There’s a learning curve and shift in workflow to successfully use AI.

[09:17] There will be brand competition for AI platform development.

[11:58] There are many early-adopter hospitals currently using AI.

[12:50] Hospitals should evaluate AI technology appropriately.

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Dr. Joe Cummings and Heather Ramirez discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for stroke detection, triage, and notification.

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[01:26] There are many types of, and uses for, Artificial Intelligence.

[02:54] AI brings high value when used for acute stroke.

[07:37] There are 5 FDA-cleared, AI products available for LVO stroke.

[08:41] CMS’ New Tech Add-on Payment program is a major accomplishment.

[10:42] Clinical evidence supports good AI accuracy.

[11:49] Different AI applications offer a wide variety of services.

[12:55] Hospitals need to be ready for the AI revolution.

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Vizient Technology Program Director, Dr. Joe Cummings, provides insights on evidence-based technology assessments in support of the knowledge domain, one of four performance domains in Vizient’s CSI model, which focuses on clinical literature and evaluation.

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[02:09] Clinical evidence defined.  

[02:50] Many sources, including PubMed, are used to support CSI.

[04:58] How to use “gray literature.”

[05:46] Literature search is a fulltime job.

[06:37] Use an evidence grading scale to rate literature strength.

[09:49] A mature CSI program involves financial analysis.

[11:54] Tips for hospitals struggling with evidence-based data.

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The pandemic has shifted ambulatory care drastically. Vizient technology and innovation expert, Dr. Joe Cummings, shares incredible new technologies that are reshaping the future of ambulatory care.    

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[01:31] Non-traditional types of technology are increasing.

[02:31] Recent developments in the pod technology.

[03:47] Ambulatory interaction with smart devices and wearables.   

[06:34] AI-based algorithms are needed for data collection.

[07:56] Hospitals need to be ready for AI and robotics.

[10:31] Tips for hospitals as they embrace the future.

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Technology Program Director, Dr. Joe Cummings, shares information and insights about innovative technologies in the field of rapid diagnostics of sepsis. 

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Joe Cummings, PhD

Technology Program Director

Vizient

Moderator:

Shannon Hale, MHA, RN, CPHQ

Performance Improvement Collaboratives Director

Vizient

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[01:15] New testing with new technologies is rapidly developing.

[03:23] How the T2Dx device is used.

[04:52] Explanation of cost and payments thorough CMS.  

[06:08] Antimicrobial susceptibility testing options.

[08:26] The future of sepsis technology.

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