Episode #38. Smart Rooms: Enhancing Patient Empowerment and Outcomes, with Donna Roach, the Chief Information Officer for the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Innovative technology and a collaborative digital roadmap are essential for empowering patients and transforming healthcare through smart hospital initiatives! In this episode, Donna Roach shares her extensive experience in healthcare IT and the advancements in smart hospital technology, particularly the successful smart room initiative at the Nelson Rehabilitation Hospital, which empowers patients to control their environment and improves their experience and outcomes. She discusses the funding challenges that limit the rapid expansion of these initiatives, the importance of a digital engagement committee to align strategies, and the need for IT professionals to listen to and validate the needs of clinicians and patients to ensure effective technological solutions. Tune in as we explore how cutting-edge technology and strategic collaboration revolutionize patient care and enhance the healthcare experience!