Data Analytics

Unlocking CensisAI²: The Metrics That Matter for Smarter SPD Decisions

Sterile processing departments are swimming in data, from workflow automation and supply data to patient outcome and quality metrics. But the real challenge is not collecting more information; it is knowing which metrics actually improve SPD performance, technician education, OR readiness and patient safety. For Censis, a leader in surgical asset management, the focus…

The Origin Story of the Rothman Index – Episode 5

Hospitals collect enormous amounts of clinical data, yet preventable patient decline remains a persistent challenge. Over the past two decades, hospitals have invested heavily in early warning scores and rapid response infrastructure, but translating data into timely, meaningful action has proven difficult. As clinicians contend with alert fatigue and increasing documentation burden, a more…

My Mother and the Story of the Genesis of the Rothman Index – Episode 4

Healthcare generates enormous volumes of clinical data, yet making sense of that information in real time remains a challenge. Subtle changes in vitals, labs, and nursing assessments often precede serious events, but when that information is fragmented across the medical record, emerging risks can go unnoticed. The central challenge facing hospitals today is not…

The Answers You Wanted On Sepsis – Episode 3

In episode three of The Michael Rothman Podcast, Dr. Rothman continues his deep dive into sepsis—a condition often misunderstood yet responsible for a significant portion of hospital deaths. Through data from a major northeastern hospital, he challenges traditional thinking: labeling a patient as “septic” isn’t what determines survival—their overall sickness is. Using the…

Smarter Sterile Processing Starts with Data—Boosting Efficiency, Cutting Costs, and Improving Patient Care

In a healthcare ecosystem increasingly driven by data, sterile processing departments (SPDs) find themselves at a crossroads—balancing precision and pace, safety and speed. As hospitals look to reduce inefficiencies and protect patient safety, analytics tools are transforming sterile processing from an often overlooked backroom function into a vital, data-enhanced frontline of care. Research shows…

Healthcare Operations Improve with AI That Unites Data, Automation, and Ethics

Generative AI has captured the public imagination, but its most transformative use cases may lie far from flashy consumer tools. In healthcare operations, where complexity, inefficiency, and fragmentation remain persistent challenges, AI is now driving measurable improvements. Research suggests AI-enabled healthcare systems could cut administrative costs by up to $360 billion in the U.S. alone….

Biotech Moves Smarter: IDDI Powers Data-Driven Drug Innovation

Smaller pharma companies are accelerating drug development by leveraging advanced data analytics to streamline trials and regulatory pathways

Smart Tools, Safer Patients: Dr. Arpita Hazra Talks AI in Healthcare

Hospitals are leveraging machine learning and clinical data to identify safety risks before they harm patients

Improving Outcomes and Lowering the Cost of Care

Healthcare leaders are discovering that smarter data use and technology investments hold the key to delivering quality care at sustainable costs

CtUC 2023 Kevin Bevill Facility Awards Winners

Healthcare facilities are leveraging data analytics to revolutionize sterile processing and operational excellence

Merging Risk Management with Employee Well-Being is the Secret to Unlocking Workplace Potential

Companies that align safety protocols with employee wellness initiatives see measurable gains in productivity and retention rates

Bigger Profits, Better Decisions: The Transformative Impact of Integrating AI and IoT into Supply Chains

Connected technology and real-time data are enabling supply chain leaders to optimize operations and respond faster to market disruptions

ELLKAY, a Key Player in Healthcare IT, Leads Innovation and Collaboration at RISE National 2023

A healthcare IT innovator shares how industry collaboration at RISE National 2023 shaped the future of digital health solutions

Digital Healthcare Unleashed: Can it Transform Patient Care?

Modern healthcare systems are shifting focus from paperwork to patient outcomes through technological innovation and workflow optimization

Building Trust Through Education and Data Innovation

Organizations leverage data insights and education to bridge healthcare disparities affecting underserved communities