Erica DeBoer, System Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Sanford Health joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.
Summary
Erica DeBoer, System Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Sanford Health
Background, Priorities, and Future of Sanford Health
Erica DeBoer, System Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Sanford Health, joins the podcast to discuss her background, top priorities right now, how her organization will evolve over the next couple years, and one change that she or her team has made that yielded great results.
Interview with Erica DeBoer, CNO for Sanford Health
Laura Dyrda interviews Erica DeBoer, the System Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Sanford Health. Erica discusses her background and responsibilities as a CNO within an integrated healthcare system serving 1.5 million patients across 250,000 square miles. She also talks about her top priorities for the organization, which include leveraging technology, AI, and automation to support the nursing workforce and reduce administrative tasks. Erica emphasizes the importance of communication and engagement with frontline teams during times of change. She also shares how the organization has been able to successfully manage through the COVID-19 pandemic by functioning as a cohesive, integrated system and providing access to care for patients no matter where they live.
Challenges and Becker's Healthcare Annual Meeting
Laura and Erica discuss the challenges faced by healthcare organizations during the pandemic and how being nimble and responsive is crucial in addressing these challenges. They also talk about the upcoming Becker's Healthcare Annual Meeting, where over 550 elite speakers and 300 sponsors and exhibitors will be present to share their insights and drive healthcare forward. Becker's Healthcare has also launched my BHC, a community where healthcare leaders can access content, connections, events, and learning opportunities.
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This episode aired on 01/27/2024 and can be listened here.
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