Task List for Enrolled Nurse
- Grouped by Duties
Patient Care
Medication Administration
Description: Administering medication to patients as prescribed by a physician.
Software Enhancement: Use electronic medication administration records (eMAR) to accurately log medication dispensing.
Automated Process: Automated reminders for dosing times and cross-checking potential drug interactions.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI can assist in verifying correct medication and dosage based on patient records.
Potential Benefits: Reduced medication errors, increased efficiency, improved patient safety.
Vital Signs Monitoring
Description: Measuring and recording patients' vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
Software Enhancement: Use digital monitoring tools integrated with electronic health records (EHR).
Automated Process: Automated uploads of vital sign data into patient records.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI can analyze trends and alert nurses to abnormal readings.
Potential Benefits: Improved data accuracy, earlier detection of health issues, reduced manual entry.
Administrative Duties
Patient Records Management
Description: Keeping detailed records of patient care, including treatments and responses.
Software Enhancement: Use EHR systems to digitize and manage patient records.
Automated Process: Automated updates of patient records with each care activity logged.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI can assist in maintaining records and flagging any missing or inconsistent data.
Potential Benefits: Improved record accuracy, time saved on administration, better continuity of care.
Care Plan Updates
Description: Maintaining and updating care plans based on patient progress and needs.
Software Enhancement: Use care management software to create and update care plans.
Automated Process: Automated generation of care plan updates based on patient data inputs.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI could suggest adjustments to care plans based on patient progress and data trends.
Potential Benefits: More personalized care plans, improved patient outcomes, reduced administrative work.
Shift Reporting
Description: Documenting and reporting on activities, patient statuses, and issues encountered during shifts.
Software Enhancement: Use shift management software to streamline reporting and logging.
Automated Process: Automated shift reports generated from activity logs and patient data.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI can summarize key information and flag important issues for the next shift.
Potential Benefits: More efficient handovers, better continuity of care, and reduced reporting time.
Compliance and Safety
Infection Control
Description: Ensuring practices adhere to infection control standards.
Software Enhancement: Use infection control management software to track compliance.
Automated Process: Automated reminders for infection control procedures and update logs.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI can monitor compliance and suggest best practices based on latest guidelines.
Potential Benefits: Improved adherence to standards, reduced infection rates, and better patient safety.
Incident Reporting
Description: Documenting any incidents or adverse events in patient care.
Software Enhancement: Use incident reporting software to streamline documentation.
Automated Process: Automated incident reports generated from initial logs and data inputs.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI can guide the nurse through the exact steps needed for thorough reporting.
Potential Benefits: More efficient incident management, improved safety records, better quality assurance.
These enhancements can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Enrolled Nurses by automating repetitive tasks, improving documentation accuracy, and providing actionable insights through AI Augmentation, Automation and the use of LLM chat interfaces.
