Patient
Outcomes
We all know that information technology is fast becoming a dominant factor in healthcare. And this is a critical time — during a pandemic. New technologies that were once part of the future, are critical right now. And most importantly — fast-changing protocols for managing hospital functions require teams to have tools that can convey information in real time, to any device, at any time.
Hospitals
are also beginning to integrate new technologies like Artificial Intelligence,
machine learning, and predictive analytics. Machines are not taking over;
they are merely making room to work alongside humans to make better
decisions.
The
increase of technology in healthcare is inevitable. With patient outcomes
at the forefront, organizations and industry leaders recognize the importance
of integrating technologies to the best of their abilities.
According
to a new report [1], 40 percent of the tasks currently performed
by non-clinical staff and 33 percent of clinicians’ jobs could be done by
AI. In the future, some tasks will be outsourced to technology, and healthcare
workers will see their roles change.
COVID-19
Training and Best Practices
COVID-19
has created a global challenge in healthcare. Identification of tests with
appropriate accuracy, and availability, determination of key factors related to
transmission, and tests that are able to detect antibodies have all been key
goals. Inside hospitals, standards have evolved in real time, as PPE has been
too scarce to be fully available to our healthcare workforces, and healthcare
organizations have had to remake and improvise PPE and supply chains to provide
workers with the best possible protection. Protocols have shifted in response,
as well, with distancing requirements for patient safety reshaping patient
flow.
One of the most important things to do in this kind of environment is to make sure that workers are trained, and informed — and can share best practices. The days of paper training and crowding workers in classrooms is not just antiquated — it’s unsafe. Online training is not a nice-to-have — it’s a need-to-have. And platforms that allow workforces to communicate constantly provide essential interactions that produce better discussions, better policies and better practices.
AI,
Healthcare, and Compliance Requirements
A significant challenge
with AI and the healthcare system integration has been meeting legal
and ethical requirements.
Without
a regulatory and legal framework to indemnify software companies and approve
new technologies, the medical practices that leverage AI, the risk is too
high. There needs to be some way to have software incorporated into the
regulatory system [2].
Issues
with regulatory approval, as well as data privacy with certain
hospital rules and restrictions, are to be kept in consideration when
it comes to progress in the healthcare industries. There is a global
demand for technologies in this industry to accelerate the effectiveness of
patient care.
The
issue isn’t merely protecting patient health information but also
making sure the staff knows the trends in regulatory compliance, as
well as policies and systems in place that follow regulations. A well-trained
compliance officer protects both the healthcare organization and the patients
they serve [3].
According
to a study [4], compliance may be costly, but non-compliance costs even
more. Compliance costs are around $5.47 million for a company,
while non-compliance costs, including fines, business disruption, and
losses in productivity and revenue, cost around $14.82 million.
Our Solution
There
are tools available to monitor trends and stay up to date on compliance
requirements while advancing your practice and organization. Here
at Amesite, we’ve created compliance training for hospitals. Through
utilizing our platform, you’ll gain immediate know-how on flexibly
and affordably training teams. We provide a customized, fully managed
learning environment which makes training a snap.
We
created a 30-day quick-start program to help hospitals train their
employees on how to collect and understand the correct data, utilizing
algorithms and commercial solutions. Learn more
about Amesite’s turn-key training solution here.
References:
[1]: https://www.cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/health-it/how-ai-will-impact-healthcare-workforce
[2]: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tiriasresearch/2018/03/20/artificial-intelligence-ai-healthcare-and-regulatory-compliance/#27f1cf474f66
[3]: https://lawblog.law.stetson.edu/mj/why-healthcare-compliance-training-is-more-critical-than-ever
[4]: https://www.ciodive.com/news/compliance-may-cost-companies-millions-but-non-compliance-costs-even-more/513280/
