We're proud to announce that HCI’s Virtual Nursing Platform is now live at Goshen Health! This marks another major milestone in our mission to democratize patient engagement and reduce the burden on frontline staff through scalable, flexible, and affordable technology.
This revolutionary solution is set to transform the way healthcare is delivered, improving patient care, enhancing efficiency, and addressing the growing nursing shortage.
A New Standard for Virtual Nursing
HCI’s Virtual Nursing Platform is designed to seamlessly connect nurses and patients in real time via video, ensuring immediate access to care and communication.
This groundbreaking software enables nurses to interact with patients using multiple endpoints, including:
- Patient Whiteboards (or Televisions) mounted at the footwall of each room
- Bedside Patient Tablets mounted on adjustable arms on the headwall
- Digital Door Signs, allowing instant communication with patients directly from outside their room
- Unit Status Boards located in each nurse station, providing a centralized communication hub
At Goshen Health, four full-time virtual nurses will be stationed in the Nurse Bunker, with each nurse responsible for one unit of 20 patients.
This innovative approach ensures that every patient or nurse has access to immediate nursing support, even in a rural healthcare setting where staff shortages and resource limitations often pose challenges.
Here are just a few ways Goshen and other hospitals are leveraging Virtual Nursing:
- Admission & Discharge Support: Virtual nurses handle patient intake, medication reconciliation, and discharge education—cutting down on bedside nurse workload and improving patient compliance.
- 24/7 Patient Monitoring & Support: From triaging non-urgent requests to virtual rounding, nurses are now just a tap away at any hour.
- Clinical Documentation: Remote nurses assist in real-time charting and documentation, freeing up valuable minutes for clinical staff.
- Family & Care Team Communication: Virtual nurses help coordinate video calls with families and can assist with interdisciplinary team communication and care planning.
- Patient Education: From post-op wound care to diabetes management, education is now interactive and personalized through live nurse-led sessions.
- Night Shift Support: Goshen can now extend staffing virtually during off-hours, reducing the stress and workload on their night shift teams.
- Mentorship & Training: Experienced nurses working remotely can mentor and guide new hires, providing oversight and support during onboarding.
- Fall Watch & Smart Bed Monitoring: Integrated with HCI’s smart bed alerts, virtual nurses are notified instantly of potential bed exits or unsafe behavior.
This is not just technology—it’s a force multiplier for nursing teams, a safety net for patients, and a step toward a more connected, efficient hospital experience.
The Power of Zoom for Healthcare
The backbone of our Virtual Nursing Platform is Zoom for Healthcare, a best-in-class telehealth solution that delivers a secure, HIPAA-compliant, and user-friendly video communication experience. Zoom’s robust healthcare features offer game-changing benefits, including:
- Seamless, High-Quality Video Calls: Ensuring crystal-clear communication between patients and nurses
- Real-Time Transcription & Translation: Zoom provides built-in transcription and language translation, breaking down communication barriers and enhancing patient experience
- Secure & Compliant: With end-to-end encryption and HIPAA compliance, patient data remains safe and confidential
- Multi-Device Access: Whether from whiteboards, bedside tablets, door signs, or nurse stations, nurses can connect with patients instantly and efficiently
Immediate ROI and Long-Term Benefits
One of the most compelling advantages of Zoom to the Room is its almost instant return on investment. By optimizing nurse-to-patient ratios, hospitals can experience immediate monetary relief, reducing the burden on overextended staff and cutting down on operational costs. But the benefits extend far beyond financial savings:
- Enhanced Nurse Communication & Care Coordination: Virtual nursing is not just a tool for patients—it significantly improves nurse-to-nurse communication, ensuring seamless handoffs, better collaboration, and more efficient workflows.
- Addressing the Decline in Nurse Experience: The average experience level of nurses has dramatically declined in recent years due to high turnover and burnout. Virtual nursing bridges the gap, allowing experienced nurses to provide guidance and oversight remotely, improving overall patient care.
- Better Patient Engagement & Satisfaction: Immediate access to a nurse enhances patient experience, reducing anxiety, improving responsiveness, and ensuring timely medical attention.
- Expanded Access to Specialty Care: Virtual nursing allows expert nurses to assist across multiple locations, extending their expertise beyond their physical environment.
- Workforce Flexibility & Retention: Hospitals can retain experienced nurses longer by offering remote work options, helping to combat burnout and staffing shortages.
Thank You to Our Partners and Champions
This monumental achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and vision of our incredible development team at HCI. Their commitment to building cutting-edge, patient-centric solutions is the foundation of our success.
Special thanks to Terri Miller, Goshen Health’s Director of Nursing Support Services. Terri has been a passionate advocate for virtual nursing and has dreamed of this technology for years. Her tireless project management, leadership, and unwavering belief in the power of innovation have been instrumental in bringing this project to life.
We also want to express our deepest gratitude to the Healthcare Team at Zoom. Their expertise, collaboration, and support have been invaluable in bringing this project to life. Their commitment to advancing telehealth solutions has made it possible for us to deliver a truly transformative virtual nursing experience.
The Future is Now
With the launch of HCI Virtual Nursing powered by Zoom, we are not just introducing a new product—we are reshaping the future of healthcare. This technology is a true game-changer that will improve patient outcomes, alleviate nurse workload, and set a new standard for virtual patient engagement.
The journey doesn’t stop here. As we continue to innovate and expand the Virtual Nursing Platform, we look forward to helping hospitals across the country implement this groundbreaking solution.
Stay tuned—this is just the beginning!
