AI-powered solution gives nurses more time with patients
An artificial intelligence solution a nursing team鈥檚 workload by nearly 60%, allowing nurses to spend more time with patients, a retrospective study found. Published in the American Journal of Nursing鈥檚 May issue, the observational study was conducted in a large hospital鈥檚 surgical clinic over 30 days and examined data gathered from patients staying in 16 beds. The AI-powered system recorded 2,113 requests primarily from patients, directing 35.4% requiring clinical attention such as 鈥渃heck IV fluids鈥 to nurses. Requests not requiring clinical attention were directed to housekeeping, nutrition, catering, and concierge service. The authors conclude an AI-driven platform, once integrated into a hospital鈥檚 operations, would provide managers with information about hospital service allocation.