Community Announcements

Last call for Speaker Abstracts for next year's Annual Conference in New Orleans! Due 6/30/2024

The following educational webinars are available to view! Free Contact Hour available upon completion!

• Exploring Virtual Nursing Interventions in Acute Care Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar

Original Air Date: 6/20/2024

Presenter:  Dr. Kathryn Fleming PhD, RN, CPHQ, FACHE

• Envisioning the Role of Nursing Informatics in the Post EHR, Emerging AI Era Webinar

Original Air Date: 3/21/2024

Presenter:  Dr. Tiffany Kelley PhD MBA RN NI-BC

• Transitioning from Bricks and Mortar to New Models of Care: Implications for Nursing Informatics

Original Date: 12/7/2023

Presenter:  Rosemary Kennedy, PhD, RN, MBA, FAAN 

• Unlocking Informatics Careers - Exploring Opportunities from Entry Level to CNIO

Original Date: 10/5/2023

Panelists: Arlicia Jones, BSN, RN, Katrina Blissett, MSN, RN, CPN, Denise de los Reyes, BSN, RN, Kristy Baker, MSN, RN-BC, Marc Perkins-Carillo, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC, HACP

• Fireside Chat with the CNIO of Microsoft

Original Date: 6/16/2023

Presenter: Kathleen McGrow, DNP, MS, RN

• Optimizing Your Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn for Healthcare Professionals

Original Date: 3/16/2023

Presenter: Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN-BC

Come join us 'Exploring Virtual Nursing Interventions in Acute Care Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic' Webinar on June 20, 2024 at 12PM to 1PM EST!

The COVID-19 pandemic stretched healthcare systems to unprecedented levels, compelling leadership and staff to innovate rapidly under pressure. This session will delve into a pivotal study that examined the adoption and effectiveness of virtual nursing as a direct or supplementary approach to bedside care in acute settings. The research highlights the integration of telehealth technologies, such as the use of baby monitors for patient interaction, which, while simple, represented a significant shift towards virtual care models. Attendees will explore the evidence supporting virtual assessments and the perceived patient connectedness these methods offer. The session will provide insights into the outcomes of employing virtual nurse interventions and virtual sitter care, discussing their implications for future healthcare delivery. Join us to uncover the lessons learned from this challenging time and how they can inform better healthcare practices moving forward. 

Presenter: 
Kathryn Fleming PhD, RN, CPHQ, FACHE 
Nurse Scientist 
Ann May Center for Nursing and Allied Health 

Biography:  
Dr. Kathryn Fleming is an accomplished healthcare professional with a comprehensive background in education, quality, and informatics spanning over three decades. With a Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics focused on Health Care Administration, Kathryn has developed and led initiatives in virtual nursing and telehealth, particularly during critical periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Their career encompasses significant roles in acute care, disease management, academic settings, and the insurance industry, where they have implemented system-wide programs for evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement. Kathryn is also proficient in accreditation processes, having worked with standards such as NCQA, Magnet, CCNE, and the Joint Commission. An experienced educator, Kathryn has taught at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, consistently integrating advanced data analytics and program evaluation into their work to drive healthcare innovation and improvement. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the challenges and solutions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on virtual nursing in acute care. 
2. Examine the effectiveness and reception of virtual nurse interventions and virtual sitter services in maintaining patient care. 
3. Discuss the potential of telehealth as a permanent fixture in acute care settings based on recent research findings.