OU Health launches hybrid nursing model with Nexus Bedside

Summary:

– OU Health and Nexus Bedside partner on Oklahoma’s first hybrid virtual-bedside nursing team.

– Launch begins in neurology /neurosurgery units with plans to expand across the system.

– Model streamlines nursing tasks, boosts care coordination and reduces burnout.

OKLAHOMA CITY — OU Health has launched an innovative hybrid nursing model combining virtual and in-person nursing teams to enhance care coordination and strengthen the nursing workforce at the state’s flagship academic health system.

Working with Nexus Bedside, a company that specializes in hybrid nursing solutions, OU Health nurses at the bedside provide direct patient care with support from virtual nurses who handle patient education, medication review and care coordination, creating a cohesive team that a