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NPD Forecast: Innovation in Nursing and Healthcare
August 20, 2024 — Dr. Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, BSN, RN, FAAN
In this episode, Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, are joined by Dr. Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, BSN, RN, FAAN, to discuss the importance of innovation in nursing and healthcare. They delve into the critical role of nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners in addressing workforce issues and improving patient outcomes, highlighting how NPDs can lead change and seek new opportunities.
The discussion explores:
- The potential of technology, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, in enhancing nursing education and practice.
- Strategies for managing workload and the importance of innovative solutions.
- The four types of innovation and how they apply to NPDs in healthcare settings.
- The need for NPDs to be at the forefront of technological advancements and to integrate these innovations into practice.
This conversation underscores the necessity for NPDs to remain agile and forward-thinking, especially in the face of evolving challenges in healthcare. Listen to this podcast today, wherever you access podcasts.
Dr. Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, BSN, RN, FAAN
Executive Director of Nursing Workforce Development and Innovation, Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Dan Weberg is a renowned nurse and healthcare innovation expert. He currently serves as the executive director of nursing workforce development and innovation at Kaiser Permanente, where he spearheads nursing workforce planning and the implementation of system-level initiatives. With extensive clinical experience and leadership roles in nursing innovation, research, and technology strategy, Dr.Weberg has made significant contributions to the field. He is also a faculty member at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbooks. Dr. Weberg's impressive academic background includes being the first-ever graduate of the PhD in healthcare innovation leadership program at Arizona State University.