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With support from the “genius” at the O Bar, even patients without strong digital skills are able to participate in Ochsner’s digital medicine programs.

Richard Milani, MD: Addressing a Range of Digital Skills

Over a 90-day period, this algorithm reduced hospital codes, such as cardiac arrest, by 44%.

Aimee Quirk: An Algorithm That Predicts Hospital Codes

The Connected MOM program allows self-monitoring during pregnancy so that some in-person visits can be skipped, and any issues can be identified early.

Richard Milani, MD: Connected MOM Program

Richard Milani, MD, shares about the digital medicine program, particularly the track for patients with hypertension.

Richard Milani, MD: Digital Medicine Programs and the Ochsner O Bar

Aimee Quirk, CEO of innovationOchsner shares about how they have improved aspects of health care by introducing uses of technology.

Aimee Quirk: What is innovationOchsner?

By applying research-supported practices, Optimal Hospital has increased patient sleep, improved HCAHPS scores, and decreased length of stay and readmissions.

Robert Bober, MD: Results of the Optimal Hospital Innovations

Patients in the Optimal Hospital wing are given iPads that let them access their medical records, see their care team, and view the schedule of their upcoming tests.

Robert Bober, MD: Empowering Patients During a Hospital Stay

New features include wireless vital monitors, red lighting for nighttime, and surfaces and linens infused with antimicrobial copper.

Robert Bober, MD: Designing a Better Hospital Room

Ochsner Medical Center's innovative Optimal Hospital initiative has sought to reduce hospital-acquired infections, length of stay, and readmissions.

Robert Bober, MD: What is Optimal Hospital?

William Lennarz, MD, touches on unique aspects of a pediatric ER, including staffing, equipment needs, medication dosing, and working with EMS to improve children's experiences.

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