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Nursing Leadership in the Fully Digital Practice Realm
1Chief Nursing Executive & Chief, People Strategy, Humber River Hospital, Toronto, ON.
Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.)
|May 18, 2019
Summary
Nursing leadership in digital hospitals requires new skills to balance technology with patient-centered care. Ensuring nurses are involved in tech design is crucial for a safe and humanistic practice environment.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Technology
Background:
- The integration of technology in healthcare settings is transforming the nurse-patient relationship.
- Fully digital hospitals present unique challenges and opportunities for nursing practice.
- Traditional nursing skills must adapt to a technologically advanced environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the evolving role of nursing leadership in fully digital healthcare environments.
- To identify essential skills and knowledge for nursing leaders in technologically integrated practices.
- To emphasize the importance of patient-centeredness and nurse involvement in technology design.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the impact of technology on nursing workflows and patient interactions.
- Review of current literature on digital health and nursing leadership competencies.
- Exploration of best practices for integrating technology while maintaining humanistic care.
Main Results:
- Nursing leadership in digital settings demands enhanced skills in technology management and humanistic care.
- Patient and family-centeredness remains paramount, requiring careful integration of technology.
- Involving nurses in technology design is critical for workflow optimization and safety.
Conclusions:
- Competency in technology is a new essential proficiency for nursing leaders.
- Maintaining the human element of care amidst technological advancements is vital.
- A proactive approach to technology adoption, prioritizing nurse and patient needs, is necessary for effective digital healthcare leadership.
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