Telenursing Programs Likely To Expand Across Country, Save Systems Money

A large Virginia hospital system will soon launch a pilot program to allow nurses to assist patients virtually from within their hospital room -- and because of the cost burdens of travel nurses and overtime pay during the pandemic, similar programs are likely to pop up around the country, though interstate licensure remains a barrier. The Mary Washington pilot is expected to save the system money on readmission rates and length of stay, increase patient education and satisfaction and extend...