Reimagining Care: How Virtual Nurses Are Transforming Hospitals

This episode dives into the growing world of virtual nursing. Dr. Saif Khairat, a UNC Chapel Hill professor, explores trends in virtual care and its impact on hospital capacity, efficiency, and access to care. Brittany Moye, a virtual nurse at UNC Rex Hospital, shares her daily routine and collaboration with on-site staff, highlighting how this approach improves patient experience, safety, and outcomes. Dr. Khairat also discusses his research on virtual nursing's impact on access to care and offers insights for healthcare leaders looking to advance their virtual care strategies.This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth (www.heart.org/telehealth).