For any of us who have had a loved one hospitalized for any length of time, the stresses of not being able to be at their side can be overwhelming. That feeling is magnified when that loved one is miles or states away. The Nobl Rounding Platform features a friends and family portal, designed to provide quick, secure and real-time updates to family members anywhere with access to the web. The feature also gives family members a chance to share their feedback about the software and the nursing care provided.

Hardwiring processes is a universal challenge in healthcare where things change quickly, and mistakes can be life-threatening. Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals strive to visit and address patient needs hourly using a standardized process to provide consistently excellent care. After several years of manual documentation, their proactive rounding process had not been hardwired and outcomes were not at the desired level.

Each year a group of healthcare organizations are recognized for their commitment to nursing excellence through the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This distinguished designation is for those organizations who exemplify knowledge, expertise, discovery, and innovation in the delivery of nursing care. Reflecting on the conference, Nobl Chief Nursing Officer Dr.