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The Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics (SINI) 2024 is the premier event for providing unique educational programming and networking opportunities with experts and leaders in health care informatics from around the globe. This virtual conference will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, roundtable discussions, podium and poster presentations, and networking opportunities. SINI 2024 will focus on Health Care Informatics IQ: Fostering the Human Connection. We will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies can enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care delivery and outcomes while addressing the patient’s needs. You can also discover how AI and other technologies can reduce health disparities, improve access, and empower patients and communities. This conference will also discuss informatics competencies for the clinical nurse educator and faculty.
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Evaluate the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in health care to personalize patient care and support clinical decision making.
Promote bias-free, inclusive, and equitable health care environments for vulnerable or marginalized populations by integrating automation and artificial intelligence.
Explore the health information and communication technology needs of the patient.
Develop educator competencies and capabilities in technology and informatics to eectively communicate, collaborate, and connect with students, colleagues, and the health care community.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in transforming health care in many ways; from diagnosis, treatment, and prevention as well as the overall experiences and processes within the workforce. However, not all health care professionals are aware of how AI is affecting their work and patients. In this track, we will explore how AI is being used in health care, shedding light on its implications in nursing practice, education, and research. Join us as we explore both the advantages and hurdles presented by AI, offering insights into the behind-the-scenes role it plays in health care delivery.
Patients are important stakeholders and team members in value-based health care. Rapidly changing and emerging technologies empower nurses and other health care professionals to be innovative in elevating the patient experience and improving quality of care. In this track, experts in nursing, informatics, and health care IT will introduce how these innovations can enhance communication and collaboration among health care team members and patients. In addition, the track will explore the patient perspective on the impact of technology and health IT policies on care delivery.
Education in health care does not end after graduation from nursing school regardless of the level of degree attained. Academic and practice educators need to be aware of changes in technologies and how to integrate them into multi-level curricula and daily practice. Academic educators are working towards inclusion of new essentials in education. Practice educators are looking for ways to include technology that nurses are using at the patient's bedside into orientation and annual competencies. SINI U will focus on enhancing nursing and health profession educators’ knowledge of and ability to teach up-to-date informatics and technological competencies.
Cheryl Fisher, EdD, MSN, RN
Co-Director, Associate Professor
Nursing Informatics ProgramSINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Charlotte Seckman, PhD, RN, NI-BC, CNE, FAAN
Co-Director, Associate Professor,
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Nurse Planner
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Tajhanae Peters
Admissions Counselor
Student and Academic Services
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cheryl Fisher, EdD, MSN, RN
Co-Director, Associate Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens,
DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Assistant Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens, DNP, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Previously, he worked at the National Institutes of Health as a nurse consultant - informatics. Throughout his career, Stephens has developed custom clinical decision support in support of clinical research; modernized an in-person electronic health record (EHR) training program to one that is role-based and accessible anywhere in an online learning management system; implemented a mobile EHR application; designed another mobile app for nurses and other clinicians to access reference materials; guided the development of a homegrown telehealth program at the start of the pandemic; pushed the organization forward in its adoption of Microsoft 365 applications by teaching nurses, other clinicians, and staff how and why to use modern communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Bookings, and Forms; and taught nurses and other information technology staff how to optimize and automate workflows using Power Automate. Stephens has enjoyed precepting nursing informatics graduate students and preparing them for successful careers. Stephens completed his DNP focused on strategies for nurse leaders to promote the integration of information and communication technologies like Microsoft Teams into nursing practice.
WELCOME FROM THE DEAN
Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD, NNP, FNAP, FAAN
The Bill and Joanne Conway Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing and Professor
Artificial Intelligence:
The Future of Nursing is Not What It Used to Be
Tom Lawry, MS
Managing Director,
Second Century Technology, LLC
The Intelligent Health Revolution is upon us. AI will be one of the biggest issues impacting the future of work for nurses. It’s not a matter of whether AI will impact nursing practices but rather how and when. This session will strip away the hype surrounding AI to reveal the simple truths of how nurses can leverage its power to improve care practices and achieve their true potential.
Attendees will come away with a better understanding of AI trends and capabilities and be provided with a practical framework for understanding how to apply them in real-world settings.
1A:
AI Essentials for Nursing Professionals: Understanding the Core Concepts
Arpad Kelemen, PhD
Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing
1B:
Innovate to Engage: Transformative Patient-Centric Approaches in Healthcare
Anna Schoenbaum, DNP, MS, RN, NI-BC, FHIMSS
Vice President
Applications, Digital Health & Predictive Health
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
SINI U-1:
Introduction & Digital Literacy in Nursing Competencies
Brenda Kulhanek, PhD, DNP, NI-BC, NPD-BC, NE-BC, FAAN
Adjunct Professor
Walden University School of Nursing
Lisa Langdale, EdD, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Medical University of South Carolina
This talk is intended to orient nursing professionals to the field of artificial intelligence. It will cover the basics including its history, terminology, impact, and select applications to healthcare. It will also cover some of its important subtypes, its projected future and relate it to how it is being gradually rolled out during this extraordinary time in history.
In this presentation, we embark on a journey through the dynamic landscape of healthcare innovation, with a focus on enhancing patient engagement in all care settings. Through the use of technologies, we will navigate the intersection of innovation and patient engagement, revealing invaluable opportunities for healthcare providers to drive meaningful change and foster stronger connections with their patients. Join us as we explore how these transformative approaches can reshape the future of healthcare delivery.
In today’s digital healthcare world, every step in the nursing process requires the use of technology. Consequently, it is essential that all nurses possess informatics competency to provide safe, quality care with the best outcomes. This presentation will address informatics in academia and practice, including recommendations for strengthening competency for nurses in all roles.
Peer Reviewed Presentations
2A:
Nursing and AI: Balancing Care and Technology
Cathy Turner, BSN, MBA, RN-BC
Chief Marketing and Nurse Executive
Director, Nursing Informatics, MEDITECH
Adjunct Faculty, Northeastern University
Nurse Informaticist: Safeguard for the Health Care Ecosystem
During Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Teresa Saxon, MS, BSN, RN
Health Systems Specialist
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Health Information Exchange (VHIE) Clinical Data Quality (CDQ) Team
No-Code AI Tools
Linda Harrington, PhD, DNP, RN, NI-BC, UXC, FHIMSS, FAMIA
Adjunct Faculty
Texas Christian University
2B:
Improving Patient Safety and Emergency Department Staff Efficiency in Barcode Medication Administration by using a Mobile Application
Ian Kirit, DNP, RN, CEN
Informatics Nurse Specialist
Dartmouth Hitchcock
Using an Electronic Blood Transfusion Record System to Improve Clinician Workflow and Prevent Blood Transfusion Errors
Chinyere Anumudu, MSN, RN, NI-BC
Clinical Informatics Specialist
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Outmoded Design Assumptions: A Hurdle in Configuring Information
Systems to Meet the Needs of Emerging Care Delivery Models.
Dana Womack, PhD, RN, FAMIA
Assistant Professor
Oregon Health & Science University
SINI U-2:
Developing a New Model to Engage End Users
Mollie Boland, RN, BSN
Nursing Informatics Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Competency Refinement: Designing an EHR Alert using AI and Traditional Bibliographic Databases
Barbara Kupferschmid, PhD, RN
Associate Professor
University of Michigan-Flint
Stop, Drop, and Roll: Is Electronic Health Record Training the Forgotten Skill?
Vanessa Williams-Harvey, MSN, RN
Founder & CEO
DUES24, LLC DBA HippoCLIN
Panel Discussion
Bringing Ideas to Life:
Health Care Futurists at the Forefront of Innovation and Entrepreneurialship
Sanketh Andhavarapu
Co-Founder
Vitalize Care
Blanca Badgett, MSN, RN
Senior Clinical Executive
Oracle Health
Surayya Walters, BS
Founder and Executive Director
iDEIntity
Moderator:
Joanna Seltzer Uribe, MSN, RN, EdD
Co-Creator
Nurses You Should Know
Empowering Patients:
Leveraging AI for End-of-Life Planning and Digital Legacy Management
Charlotte Seckman, PhD, RN, NI-BC, CNE, FAAN
Co-Director, Associate Professor, Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Nurse Planner
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring pioneering innovators who are making significant impacts in health today. Our distinguished speakers, Blanca Badgett, Sanketh Andhavarapu, and Surayya Walters, will share their inspiring journeys and 'aha' moments that led them down the path of innovation and entrepreneurship. They will delve into the initial challenges they faced and the strategies they employed to navigate these obstacles successfully. The conversation will explore the pivotal role of hackathons and design thinking in developing successful health tech solutions, emphasizing storytelling to make the topics relatable and insightful. Moderated by Joanna Seltzer Uribe, a leader in nurse informatics and user experience research, this panel will provide invaluable advice for those looking to forge their own paths in the health tech industry, whether by starting their own business or engaging in independent work. Prepare to be inspired and informed by the journeys and insights of these remarkable innovators.
This presentation examines the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Thanatology (the study of death and dying), focusing on empowering patients and family through innovative digital tools. We will explore how AI-driven platforms facilitate end-of-life planning and the management of digital legacies, providing individuals with agency and control over their final wishes and digital assets. Moreover, we'll critically examine the multifaceted implications of AI in the context of death, dying, and bereavement, including ethical, legal, social, and cultural considerations. Through examples and discussions, attendees will gain insights into the evolving role of nurses and nurse informaticians in leveraging AI technologies to support patients and their families along the end-of-life journey. This presentation aims to inspire dialogue and action towards responsible use of AI tools to enhance patient autonomy, dignity, and holistic care during life's final chapters.
3A:
Unlocking Boundless Potential: Balancing Artificial and Human Intelligence to Give the Best Care
Michelle Troseth, MSN, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Co-Founder
MissingLogic
Tracy Christopherson, PhD, RHIA
Co-Founder
MissingLogic
3B:
Connect Patients and their Care Team with "My Life, My Story"
Ben Vanlandingham, MD
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine Medical Director
UM St. Joseph Medical Center
SINI U-3.1:
Empowering Global Health with Informatics Tools and Expertise
Toria Shaw Morawski, MSW, IICDP
CEO, Workforce Developer, Certified Diversity Practitioner
Globally Empowered
Barbara Van de Castle, DNP, APRN-CNS, OCN, RN-BC
Assistant Professor, Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing
SINI U-3.2:
Transforming Nursing Informatics Practicums: Unleashing Generative AI
Cory Stephens,
DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Assistant Professor,
Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Maricel Villarivera, MSN, RN
Public Health Nurse III
Fairfax County Health Department
Blanca Badgett, MSN, RN
Senior Clinical Executive
Oracle Health
Kim Stevens DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Clinical Informatics Associate
Accenture
This session is a journey into a future where Artificial Intelligence (AI) intersects with Human Intelligence (HI) and unlocks unprecedented possibilities. The presenters will share why AI is a disrupter that holds great promise. Presenters will also share why it’s paramount to balance the application of AI with our innate human capabilities. Participants will be introduced Polarity Intelligence™ as a new competency essential to leveraging the interdependent relationship between AI and HI to create an augmented intelligence for giving and receiving the best care.
See how the University of Maryland Medical System integrated the My Life, My Story concept into Epic. With this custom activity launched from StoryBoard, care team members can learn and share narrative details about patients beyond their standard list of problems and diagnoses.
By 2030, the World Health Organization predicts a deficit of 10 million health workers, with 58% of global infectious diseases exacerbated by climate-related factors (citation). This session, inspired by an infographic developed by Globally Empowered and the University of Maryland’s School of Nursing, advocated for the fusion of global health and informatics to establish a universal standard of healthcare excellence. Global Health Informatics (GHI) utilizes technology to provide global solutions, especially in underserved areas, to enhance health standards worldwide. Collaboration is pivotal for healthcare transformation. Proactive workforce development and informatics innovation, like handheld technologies and AI, are crucial for addressing shortages and advancing healthcare solutions. Additionally, tackling social determinants of health and involving patients in education are essential for expanding health IT and improving global healthcare outcomes. This Call-to-Action emphasizes uniting global health efforts with informatics tools for impactful change. Collaborative efforts in key areas such as capacity building, professional development, data management, epidemiology, health policy, research, telehealth, and training are vital for healthcare advancements. Joint endeavors involving experts, governmental agencies, NGOs, and universities are essential for progress in capacity building and data management.
This presentation delves into the innovative integration of generative AI within nursing informatics practicums, aiming to enhance the learning experiences of students, streamline communication between preceptors and students, and optimize the attainment of practicum objectives. By exploring various use cases, including virtual environments, AI mentors, and real-time feedback mechanisms, we highlight the potential of generative AI to simulate diverse clinical scenarios, facilitate professional growth for preceptors, and drive efficiency at practicum sites. Practical tips for implementation, such as updating site agreements and investing in professional development, are provided to ensure successful integration. Furthermore, we emphasize the importance of collaboration among academia, healthcare institutions, and technology professionals to further research and develop best practices in this evolving field.
Cheryl Fisher, EdD, MSN, RN
Co-Director, Associate Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens,
DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Assistant Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens, DNP, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Previously, he worked at the National Institutes of Health as a nurse consultant - informatics. Throughout his career, Stephens has developed custom clinical decision support in support of clinical research; modernized an in-person electronic health record (EHR) training program to one that is role-based and accessible anywhere in an online learning management system; implemented a mobile EHR application; designed another mobile app for nurses and other clinicians to access reference materials; guided the development of a homegrown telehealth program at the start of the pandemic; pushed the organization forward in its adoption of Microsoft 365 applications by teaching nurses, other clinicians, and staff how and why to use modern communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Bookings, and Forms; and taught nurses and other information technology staff how to optimize and automate workflows using Power Automate. Stephens has enjoyed precepting nursing informatics graduate students and preparing them for successful careers. Stephens completed his DNP focused on strategies for nurse leaders to promote the integration of information and communication technologies like Microsoft Teams into nursing practice.
Planning for Success (limited slots)
Tom Lawry, MS
Managing Director
Second Century Technology, LLC
While every healthcare organization is using AI today, few are achieving “value at scale” in keeping with its mission and goals. This interactive session will strip away the hype surrounding AI to focus on key actions that are critical to AI success. Attendees will learn about five components that must be part of AI planning and have the opportunity to guide the discussion.
This non-technical workshop is geared towards nursing leaders, informaticists and educators who want to understand how AI-driven change will impact nursing practices. The focus will be on helping attendees improve their ability to represent the nursing point-of-view in planning for AI-driven change taking place in healthcare organizations today.
The instructor for this workshop has more than 12 years of planning and deploying AI initiatives in healthcare organizations in the US, Western Europe and Asia.
Participants must view at least six posters to receive a CE credit, only 1 CE maximum.
Cheryl Fisher, EdD, MSN, RN
Director, Associate Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens,
DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Assistant Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens, DNP, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Previously, he worked at the National Institutes of Health as a nurse consultant - informatics. Throughout his career, Stephens has developed custom clinical decision support in support of clinical research; modernized an in-person electronic health record (EHR) training program to one that is role-based and accessible anywhere in an online learning management system; implemented a mobile EHR application; designed another mobile app for nurses and other clinicians to access reference materials; guided the development of a homegrown telehealth program at the start of the pandemic; pushed the organization forward in its adoption of Microsoft 365 applications by teaching nurses, other clinicians, and staff how and why to use modern communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Bookings, and Forms; and taught nurses and other information technology staff how to optimize and automate workflows using Power Automate. Stephens has enjoyed precepting nursing informatics graduate students and preparing them for successful careers. Stephens completed his DNP focused on strategies for nurse leaders to promote the integration of information and communication technologies like Microsoft Teams into nursing practice.
4A:
Leveraging AI to Support Nurses in Resource-Constrained Settings
Olivia Vélez, PhD, MS, MPH, RN, FAAN
Director of Technical Services
Center of Digital and Data Excellence, PATH
4B:
The Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Patient
Monitoring: Implications for Workflow, Standards, and Interoperability
Nancy Beale, PhD, RN, NI-BC, FAMIA
Chief Informatics Officer and Vice President of Clinical Informatics
Catholic Health
SINI U-4:
Infusing Informatics across a Competency-based Curriculum: Transforming Nursing Practice One Click at a Time
Dawn Mueller-Burke, PhD, CRNP, NNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Family and Community HealthUniversity of Maryland School of Nursing
Susan Bindon, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, FAAN
Associate Professor and Director, Institute for Educators
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the field of nursing by improving diagnosis, treatment, and patient care and safety. However, its integration faces several challenges, especially in low-resource settings. This presentation will delve into the utilization of AI to help nurses and address health workforce challenges in low-resource settings. It will also explore opportunities and barriers for AI’s advancement and integration, alongside ethical, legal, and social considerations in nursing and healthcare contexts.
Remote patient monitoring offers an opportunity to gather patient-generated data and increase patient engagement and pro-active management of their health. There are key factors important to a successful remote patient monitoring program. This session will review considerations, challenges and opportunities to consider when implementing remote patient monitoring.
This presentation will introduce the key tenets in the shift to competency-based (CBE) in academia, stressing the “why” of this important shift, and how this change impacts faculty, students, and clinical partners alike. Participants will have opportunities to reflect on ways that informatics has affected them in their learning or work. Presenters will describe the “essential” competencies related to the Informatics and Healthcare Domain, and together with participants, will practice outlining some behavioral indicators and assessment techniques to help students achieve these goals.
Peer Reviewed Presentations
5A:
Development of a Prediction Model for Prognosis of Patients with Acute Kidney Injury in Intensive Care Unit
Zhifang Ren,
PhD candidate
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Insight and Intervention- A Data Driven Approach to Improving Nurse Wellness
Simmy King, DNP, MS, MBA, NI-BC, NE-BC, CHSE, FAAN
Chief Nursing Informatics & Education Officer
Children's National Hospital
5B-1:
Advancing HIT and Digital Health Policy to Improve Patient and Caregiver Experience
Susan Hull, MSN, RN-BC, NEA-BC, FAMIA
Principal, Consumer Health Informatics
MITRE Corporation
5B-2:
Improving Self-Care Knowledge: Using a Multimedia Patient Teaching Intervention for Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure
Christine Boehm, JD, BSN, RN
Graduate Student
George Washington University School of Nursing
Access to Mental Health Resources via Patient Health Portal
Chantal Gerrard, MS, RN
Research Nurse Specialist
National Institutes of Health
SINI U-5:
Evaluation of Best Practices for Nursing Informatics Team Structures
Kathleen Rynczak, MSN, RN, NI-BC
Sr. Nursing Informatics Specialist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Get on the Bus with Artificial Intelligence
Teri Young, MSB, BSN, NEA-BC
University of Maryland Medical System
Construction of a Framework of Core Competence for Informatics Nurses
Yuan Chen, RN
Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University
China
We are called to improve health outcomes for individuals, communities, and populations and actively collaborate to advance health information technology and policies to assure and amplify the voice of patients and caregivers at the center. Our care delivery environments are rapidly changing the nature and locale of care and how health and services care co-produced, untethered by walls or geographical setting, with digital health technologies inviting new forms of collaboration with patients and care teams. This presentation will review progress in healthcare technology policy that advocate for patients’ use of digital health technologies, from the perspective of patient and caregiver experience.
These small group informal sessions on various “hot” topics in informatics are facilitated by experts in the field. Each session is limited to 30 participants so bring a snack and/or beverage and enter a roundtable prepared to network with others.
Note: Seating is on a “first come” basis with the ability to move around to other sessions if a virtual chair is available.
Arpad Keleman, PhD
Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cheryl Fisher, EdD, MSN, RN
Co-Director, Associate Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens,
DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Assistant Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens, DNP, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Previously, he worked at the National Institutes of Health as a nurse consultant - informatics. Throughout his career, Stephens has developed custom clinical decision support in support of clinical research; modernized an in-person electronic health record (EHR) training program to one that is role-based and accessible anywhere in an online learning management system; implemented a mobile EHR application; designed another mobile app for nurses and other clinicians to access reference materials; guided the development of a homegrown telehealth program at the start of the pandemic; pushed the organization forward in its adoption of Microsoft 365 applications by teaching nurses, other clinicians, and staff how and why to use modern communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Bookings, and Forms; and taught nurses and other information technology staff how to optimize and automate workflows using Power Automate. Stephens has enjoyed precepting nursing informatics graduate students and preparing them for successful careers. Stephens completed his DNP focused on strategies for nurse leaders to promote the integration of information and communication technologies like Microsoft Teams into nursing practice.
6A:
AI for Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pitfalls
Monique Beaudoin, Ph.D
Research Scientist and Principal Investigator
University of Maryland Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security
6B:
Streamline Care Delivery, Strengthen Operational Efficiencies, Seamlessly Unify Staff, Improve Collaboration, and Deliver Safer Patient Outcomes
Rikki Jennings, BSN, RN, CPN
Chief Nursing Information Officer
Zebra Technologies
SINI U-6:
Uncovering Social Determinants of Health: Unlocking the Power of Data for Predicting Risks and Improving Health Outcomes
Lorena de Leon, DPA, MBA
Sr. Director, Population Health and SDoH
Maryland Physicians Care
Bryce Parker, MPH
Epidemiologist
Maryland Physicians Care
This talk will provide an overview of the different applications of AI to healthcare that are currently in use (this may range from diagnostics to PHI processing, etc.); discuss bias in AI, trust in AI, ethical considerations, and current limitations. The talk will also address the future of AI in healthcare, once certain technical hurdles are cleared over the coming 5-10 years.
This presentation, titled 'Streamline Care Delivery', aims to explore ways to enhance operational efficiencies in healthcare settings, unify staff seamlessly, bolster collaboration, and ensure safer patient outcomes. The primary focus will be on the evaluation of current workflows that exacerbate time spent on administrative tasks, manual data entries, and contribute to clinical workforce shortages. Attendees will learn how to develop an effective mobility strategy to connect clinicians, improve patient experiences, and enable improved outcomes by demonstrating effective connected care strategies reduce errors more seamlessly.
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) is an ever-increasing topic of conversation in the healthcare world. Maryland Physicians Care has implemented a Social Determinants of Health Risk Prediction model into their population health toolbox. The SDoH Risk Model allows for targeted intervention of high-risk member populations, the model produces the individuals potential top three priority areas that are driving their SDoH Risk Score. MPC utilizing this model has developed a strategy of targeted programs across the state to address SDoH issues and improve health outcomes for Marylanders. In combination with an SDoH Platform, MPC screens members for their social needs, refers the member for services, and has a closed loop procedure in place with community-based organizations. MPC has past, current, and future projects planned in areas of SDoH need such as Food Access, Transportation, Housing, and Employment. MPC would like to share challenges, accomplishments, and thoughts surrounding program implementation using the SDoH Risk Score Prediction as a steering mechanism to make informed decisions.
Artificial Intelligence: Hope, Hype, and How We Help Our Patients
Alvin Jeffery, PhD, RN, CCRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University
In the finale of SINI2024, Dr. Alvin Jeffery bridges our shared learnings to the future of nursing and healthcare innovation. Highlighting key insights from the conference, he underscores the tangible impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and predictive analytics on patient care and healthcare delivery. This presentation aims to empower attendees with practical examples of how AI could improve health and healthcare while helping attendees learn how to critically evaluate AI applications in their own practice settings. It's a call to action to carry forward the momentum of SINI2024 into real-world applications, driving advancements in healthcare with the power of AI.
Cheryl Fisher, EdD, MSN, RN
Co-Director, Associate Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens,
DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Assistant Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
SINI2024 Co-Chair
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Cory Stephens, DNP, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Previously, he worked at the National Institutes of Health as a nurse consultant - informatics. Throughout his career, Stephens has developed custom clinical decision support in support of clinical research; modernized an in-person electronic health record (EHR) training program to one that is role-based and accessible anywhere in an online learning management system; implemented a mobile EHR application; designed another mobile app for nurses and other clinicians to access reference materials; guided the development of a homegrown telehealth program at the start of the pandemic; pushed the organization forward in its adoption of Microsoft 365 applications by teaching nurses, other clinicians, and staff how and why to use modern communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Bookings, and Forms; and taught nurses and other information technology staff how to optimize and automate workflows using Power Automate. Stephens has enjoyed precepting nursing informatics graduate students and preparing them for successful careers. Stephens completed his DNP focused on strategies for nurse leaders to promote the integration of information and communication technologies like Microsoft Teams into nursing practice.
Nurses may receive 1.0 - 1.25 contact hours per live/on-demand session. This will depend on the presentations the attendee selects to participate in for this educational activity. To request CE, nurses must attend CE-designated session(s) and submit a completed evaluation survey. Nurses will receive a CE certificate via email from the University of Maryland School of Nursing two to four weeks after evaluation is received. All requests must be received within 30 after the event.
Thursday Live up to 6.5 CE and on Demand up to 12.5 CE
Friday Live up to 6.25 CE and On Demand up to 12.25 CE
Nurses can receive up to a total of 24.75 CE on Demand
The University of Maryland School of Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Tom Lawry, MS Managing Director, Second Century Technology, LLC
Tom Lawry is a leading AI transformation advisor to health and medical leaders around the world, a top keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Hacking Healthcare – How AI and the Intelligent Health Revolution Will Reboot an Ailing System. He’s the Managing Director of Second Century Tech and a former Microsoft exec who served as National Director for AI for Health and Life Sciences, Director of Worldwide Health, and Director of Organizational Performance for the company’s first health incubator. Prior to Microsoft, Tom was a Senior Director at GE Healthcare, the founder of two venture-backed healthcare software companies, a health system executive, and board member. Tom’s work and views have been featured in Forbes, CEO Magazine, Harvard Business Review, CNET, Inside Precision Medicine, and numerous webcasts and podcasts. In a Harris Poll of 2023 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference attendees, Tom was named one of the most recognized leaders driving change and engagement in healthcare today. He has also been named one of the Top 20 AI Voices to Watch.
Sanketh Andhavarapu, Co-Founder, Vitalize Care
Sanketh Andharvarapu, is the co-founder of Vitalize Care, an early-stage start-up that is building AI-enabled software to help hospitals optimize how they schedule and deploy staff. The company has raised $3.8M in funding, and is already working with multiple health systems. Previously, he co-founded a virtual mental health platform to support healthcare professionals, which they partnered with the American Nurses Foundation to make accessible for nurses across the country. Prior to this, Sanketh published over 20 peer-reviewed papers in healthcare before the age of 21, and led strategy for a new AI product at a pediatric healthtech startup.
Blanca Badgett, MSN, RN Senior Clinical Executive, Oracle Health
Blanca Badgett, MSN, RN, is a nurse informaticist at Oracle Health (formally Cerner). Her focus in the federal sector, helps deploy and optimize utilization of Oracle Health products. Most notably, supporting the Department of Defense on their global implementation efforts. Educationally, Blanca holds a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Informatics from Grand Canyon University and completed a practicum at the National Institute of Health. Passionate about advancing Nursing Informatics, Blanca mentors aspiring nurse informaticists and serves as a preceptor for graduate nursing informatics students.
Cory Stephens, DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS Assistant Professor, Nursing Informatics Program
Cory Stephens, DNP, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Previously, he worked at the National Institutes of Health as a nurse consultant - informatics. Throughout his career, Stephens has developed custom clinical decision support in support of clinical research; modernized an in-person electronic health record (EHR) training program to one that is role-based and accessible anywhere in an online learning management system; implemented a mobile EHR application; designed another mobile app for nurses and other clinicians to access reference materials; guided the development of a homegrown telehealth program at the start of the pandemic; pushed the organization forward in its adoption of Microsoft 365 applications by teaching nurses, other clinicians, and staff how and why to use modern communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Bookings, and Forms; and taught nurses and other information technology staff how to optimize and automate workflows using Power Automate. Stephens has enjoyed precepting nursing informatics graduate students and preparing them for successful careers. Stephens completed his DNP focused on strategies for nurse leaders to promote the integration of information and communication technologies like Microsoft Teams into nursing practice.
Surayya Walters, BS Founder and Executive Director, iDEIntity
Surayya Walters, BS, is a social entrepreneur, speaker, journalist, and leader who is passionate about tackling social issues through her work. She is the founder of iDEIntity, a nonprofit that is dedicated to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion to the startup ecosystem. She is also the founder and community manager of Innovanoire, a social initiative designed to help young women of color launch entrepreneurial careers and ventures. Lastly, she spends her free time as a host of Purposeful Professional Media, where she interviews diverse and emerging professionals on their intersectional career narratives. She is an entrepreneur who is dedicated to uplifting the marginalized and finding creative ways to live her purpose and make an impact. Her writing has been featured in Jopwell’s The Well, The Daily Pennsylvanian, Wharton Magazine, and Feature Female; amongst other publications. Walters graduated from The Wharton School in 2022, receiving her bachelor’s degree in economics, with concentrations in management and marketing as well as a minor in urban education policy. She has received various fellowships and awards, including Humanity in Action’s Racial Equity Fellowship, the LeadNext Fellowship, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Award For Outstanding Leadership and Service. Additionally, Walters was a 2023 Watson Institute Social Entrepreneurial Fellow and an entrepreneur in residence for Bubble Immerse, their premier accelerator for founders of color seeking to build technical skills. Recently, she was named a 2024 Next Mover through Bumble, a group of eight international women leaders challenging the status quo and changing the world.
JoannaSeltzer Uribe, RN, MSN, EdD Co-Creator Nurses You Should Know
Joanna Seltzer Uribe, RN, MSN, EdD, is a nurse informaticist and the senior user experience research lead in clinical trial software company. In 2017 she implemented one of the first design thinking courses in a nursing school at NYU's Rory Meyers College of Nursing and was one of twelve nurses selected nationally for the Johnson & Johnson nurse innovation fellowship program in 2020. Joanna was on winning interdisciplinary teams in Nurse Hack 4 Health and MIT's Hacking Racism in Healthcare hackathons and in 2021 became the co-creator of the Nurses You Should Know project, a free online micro-learning platform designed to help nurses engage in a more expansive nursing history beyond Florence Nightingale.
Alvin Jeffery, PhD, RN, CCRN, FNP-BC Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University
Dr. Alvin Jeffery is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt University. He completed his PhD (Nursing Science & Health Services Research) at Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing in 2017 and a Medical Informatics Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Vanderbilt University’s Department of Biomedical Informatics in 2019. Dr. Jeffery previously held an AHRQ/PCORI K12 focused on Learning Healthcare Systems and implementation science. He is currently funded by an NIH/NIDA Avenir DP1 to develop precision phenotypes for substance use disorders with the aim of accelerating genetics studies as well as the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators focused on customizing electronic health record systems for diverse users and settings. He has a background in pediatric critical care nursing and as a staff educator at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He holds board certifications in pediatric critical care nursing and as a Family Nurse Practitioner. He is a former Emerging Leader with the Alliance of Nursing Informatics.
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