Becker's Healthcare April 25, 2025
Nurses are the cornerstone of patient care, but too often, their time is consumed by documentation. Hunt Regional Medical Center (HRMC) in Greenville TX found a promising solution to ease nurse workload: wearable technology.
The burden of manual documentation
In many hospitals, repositioning is a time-sensitive nursing task crucial for preventing pressure injuries, especially in immobile or high-risk patients. However, while vital signs and other clinical data are automatically integrated into Electronic Health Records (EHRs), repositioning is still often logged manually…whenever nurses find time in their already busy schedules. This disconnect introduces delays, inconsistencies, and documentation gaps that can impact care.
Rethinking repositioning: a smarter approach
To address these concerns, HRMC implemented the LEAF◊ Patient Monitoring System, a wearable sensor...
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