Awards program recognizes individuals and
organizations for advancing patient and staff safety
BELMONT,
Mich., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AvaSure,
a market leader in acute virtual sitting and virtual nursing,
proudly unveils five recipients of the 2023 AvaPrize awards.
AvaSure's virtual care awards program, AvaPrize, recognizes
individuals and organizations whose unwavering dedication has not
only enhanced patient safety but has also revolutionized the
nursing experience and ushered in new standards of care
efficiency.
"At AvaSure, we are on a mission to redefine healthcare delivery
by harnessing the power of technology," said Adam McMullin, CEO, AvaSure. "We stand alongside
the nation's leading health systems in championing transformative
care models that prioritize patient safety, empower nursing teams,
and drive tangible improvements in outcomes. It is with great pride
that we pay homage to these exceptional individuals and
organizations for their tireless commitment to leveraging
intelligent virtual care to shape a brighter future for
healthcare."
2023 AvaPrize winners
- The Hub & Spoke Award recognizes the organization with the
most efficient use of the AvaSure platform by multi-site
organizations using a single remote central observation center. The
award went to the University of California
San Diego Health – Hillcrest, which has significantly
improved patient safety while reducing the use of one-to-one
sitters through its virtual sitting program. The program has
enabled the health system to sustain an ongoing annual sitter
avoidance of 20 patients per day, or the equivalent 84.0 full-time
equivalents (FTEs).
- The SafetyNet Award honors the organization that demonstrates
the most complete AvaSure virtual care program. In 2023, that was
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, which has used the
AvaSure platform to improve care for patients with dementia and
those at risk of self-harm. Across eight of its facilities, the
health system monitored 16,463 patients for 1,317,917 hours in
2023, preventing a staggering 121,249 adverse events.
- The Path to Zero Award recognizes an organization focused on
patient safety, specifically with reducing fall rates with the
AvaSure platform. In 2023, the award went to Centra Health,
whose team leveraged the real-time analytics and quality dashboards
to help progress and track the reduction of falls.
- The Super Star Virtual Safety Attendant Award recognizes
individuals who consistently exceed expectations in ensuring the
successful utilization of the AvaSure platform. The award went to
Dorcas Poku of VHC Health, a
virtual sitting technician who has consistently demonstrated an
unwavering commitment to her role. Beyond ensuring the effective
use of the AvaSure platform, Poku ensures that compassionate
patient care is not lost in virtual settings. Her ability to
establish meaningful connections with patients under her care, as
well as with the clinical staff, sets her apart as a true asset to
the healthcare team.
- The VA Award honors the remarkable advancements in virtual care
achieved by VA Hospitals. In 2023, the winner was W.G. Bill
Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
emblematic of its pursuit of innovation and improvement to provide
the best care to our Veterans. The team actively seeks and
implements best practices, fostering a culture of continuous
improvement and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional
care. Furthermore, their collaborative spirit extends beyond their
institution as they generously share their insights and experiences
with other VA facilities, progressing and elevating standards
across the VA health system.
The AvaPrize awards have been personally delivered, allowing the
AvaSure team to express heartfelt gratitude to each recipient for
their remarkable dedication to implementing technology-driven
solutions in the pursuit of unparalleled patient care.
To learn more about the 2023 AvaPrize winners, click here. 2024
submissions are now open.
About AvaSure
AvaSure® is an intelligent virtual care
platform that healthcare providers use to engage with patients,
optimize staffing, and seamlessly blend remote and in-person care
at scale. The platform deploys AI-powered virtual sitting and
virtual nursing solutions, meets the highest enterprise IT
standards, and drives measurable outcomes with support from care
experts. AvaSure consistently delivers a 6x ROI and has been
recognized by KLAS Research as the #1 solution for reducing the
cost of care. With a team of 15% nurses, AvaSure is a trusted
partner of 1,100+ hospitals with experience in over 5,000
deployments. To learn more, visit www.avasure.com.
Media contact: Marcia G. Rhodes for AvaSure /
mrhodes@acmarketingpr.com
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