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Innovation Inventory Heatmap for Nurse-led Technology Prioritization
Olga Kagan1,2, Nelita Iuppa3, Anna Schoenbaum4
1The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Rockville Centre.
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|January 20, 2026
Summary
Nurse leaders can now evaluate new health technologies using the Innovation Inventory Heatmap. This tool aids in prioritizing innovations for digital transformation in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Care Technology Adoption
- Implementation Science
Background:
- Healthcare technology adoption is complex and requires structured evaluation.
- Nurse leaders need tools to assess emerging technologies aligned with organizational priorities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formally describe the Innovation Inventory Heatmap developed by the HIMSS Nursing Innovation Advisory Workgroup (NIAWG).
- To detail the heatmap's development, survey validation, and expert panel review.
- To provide nurse leaders with a tool for evaluating healthcare technology.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Innovation Inventory Heatmap.
- Survey validation of the heatmap.
- Expert panel review using the content validity index.
Main Results:
- The Innovation Inventory Heatmap was formally described and validated.
- The heatmap enables assessment of technologies across feasibility, operational impact, and user benefit.
- The tool integrates implementation science and nursing informatics.
Conclusions:
- The Innovation Inventory Heatmap offers a replicable, evidence-based approach to technology prioritization.
- This work advances nurse-led innovation governance.
- The tool supports digital transformation in healthcare settings.
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