"IV drips are titrated to patient-specific parameters; this means the drip rate can fluctuate at any time, making it difficult for us to know how much time is left until the bag is dry. The dashboard allows us to control for this fluctuation and do a better job anticipating what …

“When taking into consideration the average cost per day of an ICU stay, which are estimated to range between $2,500 to $4,000, reducing unplanned transfers has the potential to help save lives and hospital expenses."

“CareAware Connect allows team members to communicate quickly, address alarms, answer messages, and safely and efficiently care for our patients."

"If we need to find a specimen, we can just look in the computer essentially and see the last place that label was scanned. You can also track volumes and productivity easily and identify any opportunities for improving the workflow."

"With RFID, there’s a little chip inside of the label, which is put on at the patient’s bedside when the specimen is collected. It tracks from the department, through the hallways, right down to the laboratory – which greatly reduces the chance of that specimen getting lost or misplaced in …

"Before switching to the Upgrade Center, the IT analysts were responsible for testing pretty much everything. It was difficult because we didn’t know all of the workflows."

"Even with the early versions of the software we had very few problems, and we were able to create shortcuts for our users and reduce the number of clicks needed for basic functionality."

"For me, it’s very valuable in ascertaining where my health is, and what I need to do in future discussion with my doctor. When it comes to medical stuff, I would just as soon not be surprised if I can help it."

"It has made the continuity of care seamless. All access to care improved."

"The patients love not giving their registration information 15 times over."

"He hasn’t complained since."

"Data collection is easier since all the information is in one system."

"They are the people resource augmentation to our revenue cycle solution."

"Excellence is never achieved by accident. We have been deliberate in our improvement efforts for more than 10 years, and are proud that the results of our efforts benefit our patients and the community. We also want to assure our community that the journey will continue."

"It also allows them to see what other people charted more easily. It's a huge nurse satisfier, but also a big patient safety component."