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On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of ������ý, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Summer Blackerby, Chief Nursing Information Officer at CoxHealth, and Gina Ellerbee, Administrative Director of Nursing Practice and Professional Development at CoxHealth, about "Launching a Virtual Nursing Pilot in 9 Days, Scaling Virtual Care Beyond the Pilot, Shifting From Task-Based Workflows to Patient-Centered Collaboration While Reducing Burnout, and more..." Click the play button to listen or read the show notes below.
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Guest(s):

• Summer Blackerby, Chief Nursing Information Officer at CoxHealth
• Gina Ellerbee, Administrative Director of Nursing Practice and Professional Development at CoxHealth
• Dr. Joshua Liu (), Co-founder & CEO at ������ý

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‍Episode 140 - Show Notes:

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[00:00:47] Summer and Gina share their journeys into nursing, highlighting Gina's transition towards administration and Summer's shift towards informatics and technology.

[00:04:18] Exploration of the concept of virtual nursing, including the rapid development and implementation of their virtual nursing pilot project in just nine days.

[00:12:49] Discussion on how the virtual nursing program started with task-focused responsibilities and evolved into a comprehensive part of the care team strategy.

[00:21:33] Benefits of virtual nursing on patient care and staff satisfaction, emphasizing the significant positive changes in clinical settings due to enhanced support and efficient processes.

[00:26:17] Insight into the technological advancements that support virtual nursing, including the use of specific platforms and tools that have facilitated the growth and effectiveness of the program.

[00:33:20] Considerations for expanding virtual care services, focusing on supporting patients across different settings and potentially aiding neighboring facilities.

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Fast 5 Lightning Round:‍

1. Favorite book:
   Gina: Recommends "Swimmy" by Leo Lionni, a children's book with a message about teamwork and community.
   Summer: Shares "The Shack" by William P. Young as a philosophical book she gifts during challenging times.
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2. Person to Meet:
   Both express a desire to meet Florence Nightingale to discuss her impact on nursing and quality improvements.
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3. Preferred Superpower:
   Summer: Chooses super strength to enhance resilience and help others.
   Gina: Prefers super speed or the ability to clone herself to manage time and responsibilities better.
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4. Healthcare Belief:
   Summer: Discusses the unexpected complexity within healthcare and the public's often oversimplified view of medical processes.
   Gina: Highlights the rapid pace of medical knowledge growth, with information doubling exceedingly fast, which she finds both incredible and overwhelming.
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5. Last Film or TV Show:
   Summer: Enjoyed "IF," starring Ryan Reynolds, finding it both humorous and well-crafted.
   Gina: Jokingly refrains from mentioning a likely reality TV show, suggesting it's a guilty pleasure.