Task List for Nursing Support Worker
- Grouped by Duties
Patient Care
Vitals Monitoring
Description: Regularly monitoring and recording patient vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
Software Enhancement: Use electronic health record (EHR) systems to record vital signs automatically.
Automated Process: Automated medical devices can directly update patient records in real-time.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI can analyze vitals data to alert nursing staff to potential issues.
Potential Benefits: Improved accuracy, faster detection of health issues, reduced manual entry.
Patient Admission & Discharge
Description: Assisting in the admission and discharge of patients, including documentation.
Software Enhancement: Use of EHR systems to streamline and standardize documentation.
Automated Process: Automated checklists and templates for admission and discharge processes.
AI/Augmentation Application: Chatbots could collect preliminary information from patients and assist with documentation.
Potential Benefits: Faster processes, reduced paperwork errors, improved patient experience.
Patient Mobility Assistance
Description: Assisting patients with mobility and exercises as part of their recovery plan.
Software Enhancement: Use a patient management app to schedule and track these activities.
Automated Process: Automated reminders and activity logs for patients and nursing staff.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI could recommend exercises based on patient progress and medical advice.
Potential Benefits: Ensured consistency in patient care and rehabilitation, improved recovery tracking.
Documentation and Reporting
Patient Records Management
Description: Maintaining accurate and updated records of patient information and care provided.
Software Enhancement: Use of comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Automated Process: Automatic updating and synchronization of records in real-time.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI-driven systems to check record accuracy and alert for inconsistencies.
Potential Benefits: Higher accuracy, time savings, better record management.
Medication Administration Records
Description: Documenting the administration of medications to patients.
Software Enhancement: Use of e-MAR (electronic Medication Administration Records) systems.
Automated Process: Automatic reminders for medication times and doses.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI could cross-check medication administration to prevent errors.
Potential Benefits: Reduced medication errors, improved patient safety.
Incident Reporting
Description: Reporting any incidents or unusual occurrences during patient care.
Software Enhancement: Use incident reporting software for consistent and comprehensive documentation.
Automated Process: Automatic generation of incident reports and immediate notifications to relevant personnel.
AI/Augmentation Application: Chatbots could guide staff through the reporting process, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Potential Benefits: More efficient incident management, reduced risk through timely reporting.
Shift Reports
Description: Communicating patient status and key information during shift changes.
Software Enhancement: Use digital shift report systems to record and share information.
Automated Process: Automated generation of shift reports using consolidated data.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI to summarize and highlight critical information for the next shift.
Potential Benefits: Improved continuity of care, reduced handover errors.
Administrative Duties
Inventory Management
Description: Managing and tracking medical supplies and equipment inventory.
Software Enhancement: Use inventory management software.
Automated Process: Automatic restocking alerts and inventory updates.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI to predict supply usage patterns and optimize ordering.
Potential Benefits: Reduce supply shortages, optimized inventory levels.
Scheduling
Description: Scheduling patient appointments and staff shifts.
Software Enhancement: Use scheduling software to automate these tasks.
Automated Process: Automated conflict detection and shift reminders.
AI/Augmentation Application: AI could optimize schedules based on peak times and staff availability.
Potential Benefits: Improved scheduling efficiency, reduced conflicts, better staff allocation.
These enhancements can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Nursing Support Workers by automating repetitive tasks, improving documentation accuracy, and providing actionable insights through AI Augmentation, Automation, and the use of LLM chat interfaces.
