Health systems rolling out virtual nursing

As the pressure of shortages continues to mount, hospitals are turning to virtual nursing to alleviate stress and connect patients with more resources. These three hospitals and systems have recently expanded or implemented the practice:

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  1. Annapolis, Md.-based Luminis Health is instituting virtual nurses in its acute care hospitals to allow patient support people to participate directly in their care.
  2. Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles is rolling out virtual nursing at its hospital by transitioning existing staff into virtual positions.
  3. Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger is implementing virtual nursing across two hospitals after receiving a grant designed to expand access to rural healthcare from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

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