Unlocking AI in Infusion Centers: Tackling Tech, Regulation, and Value
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform healthcare by unlocking insights from data that can improve efficiency, lower costs, and enhance patient outcomes. As AI techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision advance, they have the potential to revolutionize clinical care and hospital operations. Leading healthcare organizations are already leveraging AI to […]
Continuous Improvement at Hartford Healthcare’s Infusion Centers: Making the Data Work for You
Hartford Healthcare’s infusion centers have undergone a transformative journey, revolutionizing their operations through advanced preparation strategies and data analytics tools like iQueue. By optimizing chair utilization, strategically allocating nursing resources, managing patient acuity, and balancing nurse workloads, managers have significantly reduced bottlenecks and waste. Advance Preparation methodologies, supported by data-driven decision-making and iQueue for Infusion […]
Create Capacity with AI at December’s Transform Infusion Center Operations Virtual Summit
This December, all infusion leaders are called to mark their calendars for a groundbreaking event— the Transform Infusion Center Operations Virtual Summit, taking place on December 6, 2023. Co-hosted with Becker’s Healthcare, this summit is the gateway to the latest innovations reshaping the landscape of infusion center operations. Infusion centers are at the forefront of […]
Unlocking operational benefits in infusion centers: 3 creative approaches to linked appointments that increase scheduling flexibility
At some point, every infusion center leadership team has likely discussed the goal of separating the individual appointments within their center (primarily the lab draw, office visit, and infusion room appointments) to occur on different days. Different centers may use slightly different terminology to describe multiple appointments on the same day, calling them “linked”, “coupled”, […]
Enloe Health Regional Cancer Center Decreased Average Chair Wait Times by 53%
Enloe Health Regional Cancer Care serves the Northern California community in partnership with the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Enloe delivers the latest cancer treatment technologies to patients, while providing focused, compassionate care in a small community environment. Utilizing 28 infusion chairs, the center […]
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute Increased Average Daily Completed Volume by 21%
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute (OCSRI) is a physician-owned group practice with more than 20 blood and cancer specialty physicians and 300 nurses and associates. OCSRI is a leader and patient-centric oncology institute providing renowned multidisciplinary care empowered by progressive clinical research. We are a team of specialists who provide personalized treatment, transparent counsel […]
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Slashed Patient Wait Times by 30%
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is one of 72 elite NCI-designated Cancer Centers in the entire country and the only adult center designation in Tennessee and one of 33 NCCN Member Institutions. VICC is dispersed between 11 cancer locations in the middle TN region consisting of 126 total infusion chairs and serviced by 180 physician providers with […]
SSM Health Increased Patient Volume by 18% Without Adding Infusion Chairs
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 23 hospitals, more than 290 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, […]
Wake Forest Baptist Health Reduced Days Over Capacity by 27%
The Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina has been one of 72 elite NCI-designated Cancer Centers for over 40 years. Acknowledged as one of the nation’s leaders in the fight against cancer, the Comprehensive Cancer Center has 35 infusion chairs & 8 private rooms.
Huntsman Cancer Institute Decreased Average Wait Times by 26% During Peak Hours
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is part of the University of Utah Health Care system. HCI is one of 72 elite NCI-designated Cancer Centers in the entire country and one of 33 NCCN Member Institutions, which means it meets the highest standards for cancer care and research and receives support for its scientific endeavors. HCI is […]