Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Improve Outcomes & Reduce Documentation
Through thoughtful implementation of predictive analytics, we improved our ability to identify patients at higher risk for falling, decreased ICU transfer rate, and improved sepsis treatment. In addition to improving patient outcomes, we have decreased documentation burden by eliminating manual processes that were previously required. As early adopters of these innovations, we are helping to create a framework for other organizations to use as they implement these tools into clinical practice.
Presenters
Chad Carroll, DNP, MS, RN-BC, Health Informaticist, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Chad has been at Northwestern Medicine for twenty years serving in various roles. In his current position as a Nurse Informaticist, he supports the integration, adoption, and sustainability of health technology throughout the heath system. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Illinois Chapter of HIMSS as the Professional Development & Advocacy Chairs. In 2019, he was selected by the Alliance for Nursing Informatics to be part of their Emerging Leader Cohort.
Cord Sturgeon, MD, MS, FACS, Physician Director, Informatics Northwestern Medicine Healthcare
Dr. Sturgeon is a Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University, Director of Surgery for Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Director of Informatics for Northwestern Medicine. He has an interest in fall prevention and predictive analytics.