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Virtual Clinical Observation and the Nursing Shortage Dilemma
HealthLeaders | August 15, 2023
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing recently unveiled a study with an alarming revelation: stress, burnout, and retirements are driving nurses out of the profession.
In fact, the past two years alone have seen approximately 100,000 registered nurses hang up their scrubs. Looking to the future, the horizon looks rather bleak: projections indicate that approximately 610,388 nurses are on the verge of exiting the profession by 2027.
Kentucky Health System Launches Virtual Inpatient Observation Program
Becker's Hospital Review | August 7, 2023
Health Regional Hospital has implemented MedSitter, a virtual care platform and clinical surveillance system to enhance patient monitoring.The hospital is adding 10 MedSitter carts with two-way audio-visual interfaces to continuously observe at-risk patients. The implementation will almost double Owensboro's ability to monitor patients, as it currently has 15 in-person observers and one MedSitter cart can observe 10 patients at once.
KLAS Report Highlights MedSitter as a Leader in Virtual Patient Observation Solutions
Business Wire | July 31, 2023
MedSitter, a leading virtual patient observation solution received top marks from a KLAS Emerging Solutions Spotlight report released today, which revealed positive customer experiences with MedSitter's innovative solution. The virtual patient observation market is experiencing significant growth as healthcare organizations look for ways to alleviate staff shortages and burnout, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Leading Patient Observation Solution, MedSitter, Appoints Michael Julius as Senior VP, Sales
PRWeb | May 9, 2023
MedSitter is pleased to announce the appointment of new Senior Vice President of Sales, Michael Jullius. Julius will lead sales and business development initiatives in his new role, collaborating with the leadership team to execute short- and long-term growth strategies.
Leading Patient Safety Solution, MedSitter, Appoints Holly Miller as President
PRWeb | March 1, 2023
MedSitter, a leading remote patient observation solution, announced the appointment of Holly Miller as President. Miller comes to MedSitter with a proven track record of success in the healthcare technology industry. She will oversee the company's strategic direction, focusing on driving growth through service expansion.
MedSitter, a Leading Patient Observation Provider, Appoints Bart Ronan as Chief Financial Officer
PRWeb | September 22, 2022
MedSitter, a leading remote patient observation solution, announced the appointment of Bart Ronan as Chief Financial Officer. Ronan comes to MedSitter with extensive experience across multiple industries. He will oversee the company’s finances with the goal of driving growth and customer acquisition.
Health Tech: Tracy Mills on How MedSitter's Technology Makes an Important Impact on Our Overall Wellness
Authority Magazine | May 31, 2022
We are interviewing leaders of tech companies who are creating, or have created, a tech product that is helping to make a positive change in people’s lives or the environment.
As a part of this series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tracy Mills.
Tracy is the founder and CEO of MedSitter, a remote patient observation solution that works to keep patients safe without straining onsite hospital staff. Tracy is a passionate, customer-focused technology visionary. For over a decade, he has been committed to bringing technology solutions into the healthcare space.
Baptist Health Floyd Keeping Patients Safe with MedSitter
News and Tribune | March 16, 2022
Baptist Health Floyd is using new technology to help keep patients safe. Floyd is the first hospital in the Baptist system to use MedSitter.
If a patient attempts to get out of bed, the person at the command center will “redirect” the patient to get back into the bed. If that doesn’t work, the human sitter will hit an alarm that will alert the nurse’s station on that floor to go assist the patient.
Berenson Capital's MedSitter Aims to Prevent Patients from Falling
PE Hub | March 11, 2022
PE Hub’s ongoing series on private equity firms investing in healthcare continues with insights from Brendyn Grimaldi, managing director, Berenson Capital. Founded in 2016 as the private equity arm of merchant bank Berenson, the PE group backs software and tech-enabled services businesses. To date, the firm has made one acquisition in the healthcare sector.
Interactive Digital Solutions Announces Investment From Berenson Capital Along With a Plan to Separate Into Two Independent Companies
Newswire | October 20, 2021
In 2017, IDS developed MedSitter, a proprietary virtual patient observation platform designed to reduce patient falls in medical facilities. Since then, MedSitter has matured into a leading virtual patient observation solution, distinct in the market for its persistent two-way audio and video connection between patients and observers. After months of consideration, the IDS and MedSitter leadership team decided that separating the companies would enable both brands to prioritize the needs of their markets, respectively.
