The Handoff

Oct 30 2024 100 ep. 33 mins 9
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Presented by Works, The Handoff is a podcast that dives into the most pressing topics in nursing, from burnout and mental health to diversity in nursing to the latest clinical innovations. Each episode features discussions that will help nurses and nurse leaders do their jobs better, whether that’s at the bedside, managing a unit or an entire health system. Tune in each week to hear deep conversation with guests you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Rehumanizing Nursing Work & Care Using Ambient Voice Technology

Oct 30 2024 58 mins  
In this episode of The Handoff, Dr. Brian Weirich, Chief Nursing Innovation Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health, returns to discuss the transformative potential of ambient voice technology in nursing. He explains how this technology can reduce documentation burdens, streamline administrative tasks, and rehumanize patient care by freeing up nurses' time. Dr. Weirich shares insights

Reimagining Legacy Systems to Spur Positive Change in Healthcare

Oct 23 2024 58 mins  
In this episode of The Handoff, Dr. Joni Watson welcomes back Dr. Josh Wymer, Chief Health Information and Data Strategy Officer with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Dr. Wymer, with a decorated 20-year Navy career and extensive leadership experience in healthcare, shares his vision for transforming legacy systems to empower nurses and modernize healthcare. Th

Reducing Burden and Helping Nurses Reconnect with their Purpose

Oct 16 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of The Handoff, Dr. Joni Watson sits down with Dr. Tiffany Murdoch, the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Ochsner Health. Tiffany brings a wealth of experience from her leadership roles and shares her visionary strategies for revolutionizing nursing practice. From virtual nursing innovations to cutting-edge workforce initiatives, she’s leading a t

Architecting a Bright and Optimistic Future for Nursing

Oct 09 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of The Handoff, Dr. Joni Watson speaks with Dr. Terry McDonald, system chief nursing executive and senior vice president at Duke University Health System. Dr. McDonald shares her journey from her early careers to becoming a leader in healthcare, highlighting her experience in transforming nursing leadership and supporting second and third career nurses. The conversa

Leading Healthcare Teams with Presence and Purpose

Oct 02 2024 35 mins  
Dr. Joni Watson sits down with Dr. Brad Jordan, CEO of a long-term acute care hospital, to explore his journey from paramedic to healthcare executive. Brad shares his people-first leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of transparency, honesty, and being present with the team. His unique perspective on workforce management includes personalized gestures like handwritten

Listening to Co-Create a More Flexible Nursing Workforce

Sep 25 2024 38 mins  
In this episode of The Handoff, Dr. Joni Watson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Shull, the Chief Nursing Executive at Kettering Health, to explore workforce development, flexibility, and finding joy in nursing. Dr. Shull shares her strategies for engaging frontline nurses, creating a supportive work environment, and challenging traditional paradigms in healthcare. Listen in to learn ho

Redefining Patient Care with Virtual Nursing

Sep 18 2024 32 mins  
Dr. Joni Watson sits down with Dr. Darius Love, Assistant Vice President of Workforce Optimization and Redesign at Orlando Health, to explore the groundbreaking world of virtual nursing. Dr. Love shares his visionary approach to healthcare delivery, highlighting how virtual care models serve as an extension of in-person teams, allowing nurses to focus more on high-touch aspects of

Navigating Professional Transitions and AI in Nursing

Sep 11 2024 45 mins  
Dr. Joni Watson sits down with clinical executive Patches Seeley to explore the impact of professional transitions on nurse leaders and how to break the cycle of shame often associated with career setbacks. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Patches shares insights on the evolving role of technology, including generative AI, in nursing. The discussion

Dynamic Thinking for a New Era of Nurse Workforce Leadership

Sep 04 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of The Handoff, Dr. Joni Watson welcomes Dr. Amy Wilson, Chief Nurse Executive at SSM Health, to explore the future of nursing leadership within complex adaptive systems. Dr. Wilson shares her insights on workforce redesign, decreasing burnout, and the strategic integration of technology to enhance nurse autonomy and reduce administrative burden. Together, they dis

Empowering Nurses to Work at the Top of Their Licenses

Aug 28 2024 49 mins  
Dr. Joni Watson sits down with Dr. April Tinsley, the National Vice President of Clinical Performance at Kaiser Permanente, to explore the critical role of nurse leaders in empowering nurses to work at the top of their licenses. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Dr. Tinsley shares her journey from bedside nursing to executive leadership, offering valuable