Tech Vitals - An SSR Podcast

As healthcare is changing, it's important for technology and care delivery to align. How does one blend the built environment with fundamental human interaction needs? TechVitals is a discussion of that question. Hosted by Dr. Debbie Gregory and Zac Hillyard, this podcast explores how to mix the human interaction perspective and the technical perspective to build the "future roadmap" for health. Dr. Debbie Gregory is a national leader in healthcare design, innovation, and transformation. As a nurse executive and interior designer, she is passionate about “intentional design” that aligns people, place, process, and technology. Currently, Debbie serves as Senior Clinical Consultant for SSR's Technology Planning Group. In her role, Debbie creates and transforms environments into functional ecosystems using complex systems science, strategic design, and innovation thinking to improve clinical workflow, patient experience, and, ultimately, patient outcomes. She has a doctorate in Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership and has several university adjunct appointments. Zac Hillyard has a rich background in dynamic design and construction management and the interconnected digital ecosystem is his passion. His experience represents a unique perspective on the common challenges and opportunities that exist within the design and construction process that goes beyond the healthcare market. Through streamlined operations and integrated building solutions, Zac applies technology insights and a combination of intentional design and facility planning to best serve the ROI of customers’ goals and current technology challenges. He has a Bachelor of Science in Building and Construction Management from the School of Technology at Purdue University.

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Tech Vitals - An SSR Podcast

Inspiren

December 10, 2020 • Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. • Season 1 • Episode 8

In this episode of Tech Vitals, Debbie and Zac talk with with Dr. Paul Coyne and Jeff Morelli, co-founders of Inspiren, an innovative and award-winning healthcare technology solution.

Listed as one of TIME magazine’s "Best Innovations," Inspiren’s technology solution is a powerful headwall mounted device within the inpatient room. Leveraging AI and a series of integral sensors, the technology can intentionally monitor patient’s safety, monitor care giver interaction with each patient, and alert care team staff should patient help be needed.

In addition to his role as President of Inspiren, Dr. Paul Coyne is the Associate Vice President and Chief Nurse Informatics Officer at HSS, the Hospital for Special Surgery, located in New York City. HSS is a member of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System, an affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College.

After nine years at Accenture implementing healthcare cloud-based technologies, Mr. Jeff Morelli is the VP of Technology Delivery at Inspiren. Jeff’s team designs and implements the flagship ‘Augi’ headwall base station tech bundle. The technology is built on sophisticated computer vision, BLE (Bluetooth low-energy), and intelligent ambient light, sound, and room temperature sensor environmental technology.

Links:
Paul Coyne | LinkedIn

Modern Healthcare | Top 25 Innovators of 2020

HSS | Hospital for Special Surgery

Jeff Morelli | LinkedIn

Accenture | Twitter

Accenture | LinkedIn

Columbia | School of Nursing

Inspiren | Website

Fast Company | July 2018 Article

TIME | Best Inventions 2019

PR Newswire (April 2020 ) | Computer Vision AI Covid-19

SONSIEL | Soc of Nurse Scientists Innovators Entrepreneurs & Leaders

AI to stop patient neglect | NY Presbyterian Research

2020 Network PG IT World Awards