Virtual nursing saved Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health $6.3 million in cost avoidance from reduced turnover.
Here are five things to know, according to a June 25 Epic article:
1. In 2024, Advocate saved over 43,000 hours across 25 hospitals from virtual nursing.
2. Patient experience scores across Advocate units with virtual nursing rose by up to 80%.
3. York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health saved bedside nurses 4,300 hours over eight hospitals.
4. One WellSpan hospital reported an 8% decrease in nurse turnover.
5. Both Advocate and WellSpan plan to expand their virtual nursing programs.
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